
Ainsley Harriott is undeniably the nation’s favourite television chef. Having been awarded an MBE in 2020 for Services to Broadcasting and the Culinary Arts, Ainsley’s three decades in the industry have seen him become an icon of the small screen. Whether he’s presenting prime time shows, or showcasing his talents in live cooking demonstrations, Ainsley is adored by audiences up and down the country. With a public platform that spans generations, Ainsley makes the ideal celebrity guest for events, able to elevate the occasion with just his status alone. Similarly, the famous chef offers an opportunity to audiences wishing to watch the professional live in the kitchen, followed by an insightful question and answer session, a unique experience for any event.
Best known for fronting the cookery show ‘Ready Steady Cook’ for an impressive 21 series and ‘Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook’, Ainsley’s down to earth personality allowed him to instantly build a rapour with the public who joined his shows. A regular feature of the mainstream media, Ainsley has been entertaining audiences since he became a resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick in 1992. From the outset, Ainsley’s larger than life character saw him hailed as not only a masterful chef, but a natural presenter. Over the past three decades, Ainsley has gone on to host several of his own culinary series including: Ainsley’s Barbecue Bible, Gourmet Express and Great British Food.
As with all celebrity chefs, Ainsley has seen unequivocal demand to share his talents with the audiences, each wanting to replicate his exciting flavours and authentic dishes from home. Having travel extensively to expand his culinary capabilities, Ainsley has released cookery books based on all four corners of the globe, from Ainsley's Mediterranean Cookbook, to Ainsley's Caribbean Kitchen. One of the key qualities that makes him so popular amongst the public is his wholesome approach to food, no fancy contraptions or exclusive ingredients, across the over two million sold copies, the best-selling author has provided fast, convenient and tasty recipes to the nation.
With his talents extending beyond cooking, to media, hosting and even business, with his vast product range sold in all major supermarkets, Ainsley has captured the market and the heart’s of the British public. Benefit from his celebrity status when you book him as a host, after dinner speaker or live culinary demonstrator, for your next event.
How to hire Ainsley Harriott
Contact the Champions Speakers agency to provisionally enquire about Ainsley Harriott for your event today. Simply call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at agent@championsukplc.com for more information.
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"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for recommending Ainsley for our award ceremony, what a star! He was so down to earth, worked the room continuously throughout the drinks reception posing for photos, signing autographs, nothing was too much trouble. During the dinner he continued to work the room again talking to all the guests. He must have spoken to each and every guest and kissed and cuddled them at least three times each- there were 150! What a genuine, funny and charming man." - L&Q Awards