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Art Smith

5 out of 5

Celebrity Chef, Author & Humanitarian; Served as the Personal Chef of Oprah Winfrey

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Art Smith Biography

Chef Art Smith is a distinguished American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author with a passion for reimagining Southern cuisine. Born on March 1, 1960, in Jasper, Florida, his culinary journey began with formal training at the Florida Culinary Institute. Smith's expertise in the kitchen was further honed through international experiences, including working with culinary luminaries like George Blanc and Alain Ducasse in France.

His career took a significant turn when he became the personal chef to Oprah Winfrey for a decade, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier chef in the industry. In 1997, he opened "Table Fifty-Two" in Chicago, a restaurant celebrated for its modern interpretations of traditional Southern dishes. This establishment, rooted in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to warm hospitality, quickly became a culinary destination.

Smith's influence extends beyond the restaurant world. He is a prolific cookbook author, with titles like "Back to the Table" and "Kitchen Life: Real Food for Real Families" showcasing his culinary expertise. Television appearances have also allowed him to share his passion for Southern cuisine with a broader audience.

Smith's commitment to wholesome eating and community engagement is evident through his involvement in various charitable initiatives. He emphasizes the unifying power of food and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones.

In addition to "Table Fifty-Two," Smith expanded his culinary empire with "Homecomin' Florida Kitchen" at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where he offers a contemporary take on Southern comfort food. Most recently, Smith opened "Reunion" located at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier, it reflects his dedication to preserving and innovating Southern culinary traditions. Smith's enduring legacy continues to inspire, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the rich flavors of the South.

Speaking Topics
  • Food Diplomacy

    Chef Art's travels around the world being a good diplomat for the US State Department

  • Celebrity Chef Art Smith to US Ambassador of Portugals

    Healthy Comfort

  • Big Chef Little Chef

    How to eat delicious food and be healthy

  • Being a Chef with Type 2 Diabetes

    How as a Chef I can work and live and help people with diabetes

  • Using Food as Platform to Create Change

    Chef Art is known for his Advocacy for LGBTQ

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Books
Art Smith's Healthy Comfort: How America's Favorite Celebrity Chef Got it Together, Lost Weight, and Reclaimed His Health!

Art Smith's Healthy Comfort: How America's Favorite Celebrity Chef Got it Together, Lost Weight, and Reclaimed His Health!

Back to the Family: Food Tastes Better Shared With Ones You Love

Back to the Family: Food Tastes Better Shared With Ones You Love

Kitchen Life: Real Food For Real Families -- Even Yours!

Kitchen Life: Real Food For Real Families -- Even Yours!

Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family

Back to the Table: The Reunion of Food and Family

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Art Smith?

    Speaking fees for Art Smith, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Art Smith charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Art Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Art Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Art Smith for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Art Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Art Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Art Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Art Smith

5 out of 5

Celebrity Chef, Author & Humanitarian; Served as the Personal Chef of Oprah Winfrey

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Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Art Smith Biography

Chef Art Smith is a distinguished American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author with a passion for reimagining Southern cuisine. Born on March 1, 1960, in Jasper, Florida, his culinary journey began with formal training at the Florida Culinary Institute. Smith's expertise in the kitchen was further honed through international experiences, including working with culinary luminaries like George Blanc and Alain Ducasse in France.

His career took a significant turn when he became the personal chef to Oprah Winfrey for a decade, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier chef in the industry. In 1997, he opened "Table Fifty-Two" in Chicago, a restaurant celebrated for its modern interpretations of traditional Southern dishes. This establishment, rooted in locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and a commitment to warm hospitality, quickly became a culinary destination.

Smith's influence extends beyond the restaurant world. He is a prolific cookbook author, with titles like "Back to the Table" and "Kitchen Life: Real Food for Real Families" showcasing his culinary expertise. Television appearances have also allowed him to share his passion for Southern cuisine with a broader audience.

Smith's commitment to wholesome eating and community engagement is evident through his involvement in various charitable initiatives. He emphasizes the unifying power of food and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones.

In addition to "Table Fifty-Two," Smith expanded his culinary empire with "Homecomin' Florida Kitchen" at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, where he offers a contemporary take on Southern comfort food. Most recently, Smith opened "Reunion" located at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier, it reflects his dedication to preserving and innovating Southern culinary traditions. Smith's enduring legacy continues to inspire, promote inclusivity, and celebrate the rich flavors of the South.

Art Smith Speaking Topics

  • Food Diplomacy

    Chef Art's travels around the world being a good diplomat for the US State Department

  • Celebrity Chef Art Smith to US Ambassador of Portugals

    Healthy Comfort

  • Big Chef Little Chef

    How to eat delicious food and be healthy

  • Being a Chef with Type 2 Diabetes

    How as a Chef I can work and live and help people with diabetes

  • Using Food as Platform to Create Change

    Chef Art is known for his Advocacy for LGBTQ

Art Smith Videos

  • Celebrity Chef Art Smith Talks About his New Restaurant
    Chef Art Smith talks about his new restaurant Homecoming Florida Kitchen & Southern Shine at Disney Springs.
  • Oprah and Chef Art Smith Invent a Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
    Chef Art Smith teaches 'Oprah Show' viewers how to make a creamy grilled tomato and bell pepper soup.
  • Food: the polite protest | Art Smith | TEDxRiga
    Chef Art Smith loves the idea of bringing people together through food. It's partly what made him the success he is today. He is the executive ...

Art Smith Books

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  • How to book Art Smith?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Art Smith for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Art Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Art Smith or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Art Smith?

    Speaking fees for Art Smith, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Art Smith charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Art Smith, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Art Smith?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Art Smith for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Art Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Art Smith or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Art Smith or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Art Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Food Diplomacy , Celebrity Chef Art Smith to US Ambassador of Portugals , Big Chef Little Chef, Being a Chef with Type 2 Diabetes and Using Food as Platform to Create Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Art Smith for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Art Smith generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aarti Sequeira, Darren McGrady, Michael Solomonov, Mary Nolan and Carla Hall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Art Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Art Smith Speaking Topics

  • Food Diplomacy

    Chef Art's travels around the world being a good diplomat for the US State Department

  • Celebrity Chef Art Smith to US Ambassador of Portugals

    Healthy Comfort

  • Big Chef Little Chef

    How to eat delicious food and be healthy

  • Being a Chef with Type 2 Diabetes

    How as a Chef I can work and live and help people with diabetes

  • Using Food as Platform to Create Change

    Chef Art is known for his Advocacy for LGBTQ

Art Smith Speaker Videos

  • Celebrity Chef Art Smith Talks About his New Restaurant
    Chef Art Smith talks about his new restaurant Homecoming Florida Kitchen & Southern Shine at Disney Springs.
    Oprah and Chef Art Smith Invent a Grilled Tomato and Bell Pepper Soup
    Chef Art Smith teaches 'Oprah Show' viewers how to make a creamy grilled tomato and bell pepper soup.
  • Food: the polite protest | Art Smith | TEDxRiga
    Chef Art Smith loves the idea of bringing people together through food. It's partly what made him the success he is today. He is the executive ...

Art Smith News

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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