Pierre Thiam
Keynote Speaker: Executive Chef and Co-Owner of Teranga; Sustainable Agriculture Thought Leader & Cookbook Author of "Simply West African"
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Pierre Thiam Biography
Pierre Thiam is a chef, author, and social activist best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine dining world. He is the Executive Chef of the award-winning restaurant Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria and the Signature Chef of the 5-star Pullman Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. He is also the executive chef and co-owner of Teranga, a fast-casual food chain from New York City. His company Yolele Foods advocates for smallholder farmers in the Sahel by opening new markets for crops grown in Africa; its signature product, Yolele Fonio, is found in Whole Foods, Amazon, and other retailers across America.
Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, Thiam’s cooking style is at once modern and eclectic, rooted in the rich culinary traditions of West Africa. His new cookbook, "Simply West African: Easy and Joyful Recipes for Every Kitchen" (Clarkson Potter), was published in October 2023. His first three cookbooks, "Yolele! Recipes From the Heart of Senegal," "Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes from the Source to the Bowl" and "The Fonio Cookbook, an Ancient Grain Rediscovered" were finalists for several awards including the Julia Child Cookbook Award, the Gourmand Award in Paris, and the James Beard Award for Best International Cookbook.
Thiam has cooked for the King of Morocco, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. Through his advocacy and many media appearances, he has become known as a culinary ambassador, dedicated to promoting West African cooking throughout the world. His TEDTalk, given at TEDGlobal 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania, has been viewed over one million times. Thiam sits on the board of directors of IDEO.org, SOS Sahel, Corps Africa and New York Common Pantry (NYCP). Pierre lives with partner Lisa Katayama, their two daughters Naia and Marie Aissé, and their dog Malcolm.
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Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability, Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Authors, Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle and Fitness.
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Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pierre Thiam for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Pierre Thiam generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alice Waters, Art Smith and Devita Davison. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pierre Thiam for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Pierre Thiam to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Pierre Thiam for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pierre Thiam, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pierre Thiam are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pierre Thiam, 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 Pierre Thiam speak about?
Pierre Thiam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability, Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Social Activism, Civil Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Authors, Nutrition, Health, Lifestyle and Fitness. -
Where does Pierre Thiam travel from?
Pierre Thiam generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Pierre Thiam?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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 Pierre Thiam 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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