Executive Chef, Founder & Owner of Chez Panisse; Sustainable Agriculture Advocate; Founder of Edible Schoolyard Project

Berkeley, CA, USA

Alice Waters Biography

Alice Waters is a chef, author, food activist, and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California. Waters has advocated for local, sustainable agriculture for more than four decades. She founded the Edible Schoolyard Project, which promotes free organic school lunches for all children and a sustainable food curriculum in public schools. Waters has served as vice president of Slow Food International and played a key role in establishing the Yale Sustainable Food Project and the Rome Sustainable Food Project at the American Academy in Rome.

Her honors include election as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Harvard Medical School’s Global Environmental Citizen Award, induction into the French Legion of Honor, and induction into the National Woman’s Hall of Fame. Waters received the National Humanities Medal, recognizing her work in connecting food, social justice, and positive change. She has also been honored as Cavaliere dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana.

Waters is the author of 15 books, including New York Times bestsellers "The Art of Simple Food I & II," "The Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea," and the memoir "Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook." Waters continues to advocate for regenerative agriculture, edible education, and food justice, delivering keynote addresses at major food and sustainability conferences. Her ongoing public speaking and thought leadership contribute to the global conversation on sustainable food systems, climate-conscious eating, and culinary activism.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2025.

Alice Waters Speaking Topics

  • Edible Education

    A speech for parents, educators, and community leaders interested in introducing the edible schoolyard curriculum into the classroom, Alice discusses the importance of edible education in empowering students with the knowledge and values to make food choices that are healthy for them, their communities, and the environment.

  • The Power of Gathering: 40 Years of Chez Panisse

    Since opening its doors in 1971, Chez Panisse has been considered a pioneer of the farm to table movement. Inspiring American cuisine for over four decades, Chez Panisse maintains its same dedication to sourcing only the best local, seasonal ingredients in determining its menus. In this speech, Alice reflects upon her inspiration in starting the restaurant – a desire to recreate the food and culture she experienced while studying in France – and shares her personal stories about the beginnings of what would become one of America’s most notable restaurants.

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Alice Waters Videos

Alice Waters on fast food culture and edible education

Alice Waters on fast food culture and edible education

Alice Waters owner and former chef of the legendary Chez Panisse restaurant and maven of the slow food movement says the best way to ...

José Andrés with Alice Waters on His First Meal at Chez Panisse

José Andrés with Alice Waters on His First Meal at Chez Panisse

José Andrés sits down with Alice Waters the legendary founder of Chez Panisse and the Edible Schoolyard Project to talk about beauty ...

Alice Waters Talks Chez Panisse, Starting a Victory Garden, and ...

Alice Waters Talks Chez Panisse, Starting a Victory Garden, and ...

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Alice Waters is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Edible Education, The Power of Gathering: 40 Years of Chez Panisse and Slow Food Values in a Fast Food World. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alice Waters for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Alice Waters generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Brockovich, Sarah Frey, Cat Cora, Adrian Grenier and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alice Waters for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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