Ainsley Harriott

Ainsley Harriott is a beloved household name among the British general public, renowned for his talents as a chef and television presenter. As a revered television presenter, Ainsley is best known as the Presenter of Ready. Steady. Cook and Can’t Cook, Won’t Cook. Aside from his time spent in the limelight of daytime television, Ainsley is also an avid cookbook author, having released 12 bestselling titles to date. Having been appointed MBE for his Services to Broadcasting and the Culinary Arts, Ainsley is now highly sought after to appear as a celebrity chef or host at a variety of events – hire him today!

Back in the 1990s, Ainsley’s remarkable career began as a chef, but also as a comedian and singer. Before shooting to fame on the BBC, Ainsley formed the Calypso Twins and released World Party. As part of the Calypso Twins, Ainsley was a regular performer at establishments such as Jongleurs and the Comedy Store. Alongside his commitments to the group, Ainsley was also gaining acclaim as a chef and presenter, appointed as the Head Chef of the Long Room at the Lord’s Cricket Ground and joining BBC Radio 5 Live as the Presenter of More Nosh, Less Dosh. From then on, Ainsley became a mainstay across television and radio, with his next presenting credits including being a Resident Chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick. In addition to his television presenting, Ainsley has also extended his talents to acting, having played the role of GELF Chief in Red Dwarf.

Ainsley has presented countless of his own television shows too, with his most recent 2023 shows titled Ainsley’s Fantastic Flavours and Ainsley’s Coronation Kitchen. He has also been a Guest Chef on Lorraine, starred on Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel and was a Contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, in their 13th series. In addition to television, Ainsley has also authored several bestselling cookbooks, including the titles Ainsley’s Caribbean Kitchen, The Feel Good Cookbook, Ainsley’s Good Mood Food and My Kitchen Table: 100 Meals in Minutes. Other prominent roles of Ainsley’s include having been the President of the Television and Radio Industries Club.

Having established a reputation as a household name, Ainsley is now one of the most prominent celebrity chefs to hire for events. Commended for his personable character and commanding stage presence, Ainsley works humour into all of his public speaking engagements and demonstrations as a chef - qualities that make Champions Speakers honoured to be an official booking agent for Ainsley Harriott. Whether he be sharing anecdotes from his fruitful career as a television presenter, or raising awareness of topical subjects, such as the racism that he endured in his early career, Ainsley is a fantastic addition to a plethora of events. If you are interested in hiring Ainsley Harriott as a celebrity chef or host, get in touch today!