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Ainsley Harriott brings the same warmth and quick wit to a stage that made him one of Britain's most recognisable TV faces тАФ as comfortable working a room live as he is on camera, which makes him a natural host or MC as well as an after-dinner speaker. His talks lean into resilience, reinvention and staying true to yourself, delivered with the same infectious energy he's known for. Best for awards dinners, hospitality and food-industry events, product launches and any occasion that needs real energy in the room rather than a formal keynote. Book him through Kruger Cowne, who manage his speaking engagements directly.
Celebrity Chef and Ready Steady Cook presenter Ainsley Harriott is quick-witted, charismatic and a consummate professional.
Although singing and performing was his first love (he co-founded the Calypso Twins in the early 90тАЩs) AinsleyтАЩs cooking career began when he was offered an apprenticeship at an East End restaurant at the age of 16. After years of hard work in the kitchen, Ainsley rose to Head Chef position at LordтАЩs Cricket GroundтАЩs Long Room.
Ainsley Harriott worked as a chef in many restaurants in London including the Dorchester, BrownтАЩs, The Hilton, The Westbury, Caf├й Pelican and QuaglinoтАЩs.
Simultaneously his foray into TV and radio began. While at Lords, he was asked to present More Nosh, Less Dosh on BBC Radio 5, later securing a small role in sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf in 1993, and eventually became resident chef on Good Morning with Anne and Nick.
Once Ainsley Harriott became the main presenter of CanтАЩt Cook, WonтАЩt Cook and later Ready, Steady, Cook, he was an established household name.
Since he has presented, AinsleyтАЩs Barbecue Bible; AinsleyтАЩs Meals in Minutes; AinsleyтАЩs Big Cook Out; Ainsley HarriottтАЩs Street Food and AinsleyтАЩs Gourmet Express. These shows allowed him to become one of the most famous TV cooking faces in the country.
2015 saw Ainsley appear on Strictly Come Dancing. He continues to be one of the nationтАЩs best-loved chefs and TV personalities. His on camera experience and natural charm makes him the perfect choice for award ceremonies and personal appearances.
