Paul Kahan
Keynote Speaker: Executive Chef & Partner of One Off Hospitality Group
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Paul Kahan Biography
Paul Kahan is the Executive Chef & Partner of One Off Hospitality Group. Two decades after opening One Off Hospitality Group’s flagship restaurant, Blackbird, Kahan has become the nationally recognizable face of Chicago chefs.
Passionately seasonal, unconventionally creative and dedicated to the inspiration of classical cuisine, Kahan has received international acclaim for Blackbird, avec, The Publican, Big Star, Publican Quality Meats, Nico Osteria, Dove’s Luncheonette, Publican Quality Bread, Publican Tavern O’Hare and most recently, Publican Anker.
Awarded Outstanding Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation in 2013 and Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004, Kahan has earned the praise of many who claim him to be one of America’s most influential culinary minds.
A Chicagoan through and through, Kahan grew up around food. His father owned a delicatessen and a smokehouse, and “when I wanted to make a buck,” says Kahan. “I would help my dad take the fish out of the brine, hang them on the racks and wheel them into the smokehouse.”
After a brief post-college stint as a computer scientist, Kahan took a job in the kitchen of Erwin Drechsler’s Metropolis. It was in Dreschler’s kitchen where Kahan realized his true calling. Over the course of 15 years at Metropolis and Erwin, Kahan developed relationships with Midwestern farmers—leaving a permanent mark on his culinary outlook. He further honed his craft at Topolobampo under the tutelage of the award-winning chef Rick Bayless.
In 1999, shortly after Blackbird opened, Food & Wine placed Kahan on their Best New Chefs list, recognizing his highly individual approach to cooking and the talent that Chicago diners have celebrated for years. Despite accolades and adoration, Kahan’s biggest accomplishment remains his work as a mentor for young chefs. As Kahan puts it, “I have won my awards, what I love is cooking and teaching. If somebody has a great creative vision or a great mind for food, I want to learn from them.” He works to foster empowerment, providing the resources necessary to grow, both as a chef and person. In 2017, Kahan released his debut cookbook, Cheers to The Publican: Repast and Present, inspired by the many individuals, purveyors and farmers with whom he and his culinary team have worked over their careers. In 2018, Cheers to The Publican was recognized nationally with a coveted book award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP).
Kahan is an ardent supporter of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for pediatric cancer research, as well as a founding member of Pilot Light, an organization dedicated to enhancing school children’s perception of food through hands-on education.
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Paul Kahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Lifestyle. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul Kahan for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Paul Kahan generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Stephanie Izard and Beverly Kim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul Kahan for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Paul Kahan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Paul Kahan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul Kahan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Paul Kahan speak about?
Paul Kahan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage and Lifestyle. -
Where does Paul Kahan travel from?
Paul Kahan generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Paul Kahan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Paul Kahan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul Kahan for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul Kahan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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