Chef & Television Personality; Winner of "Food Network Star"; Host of "Southern at Heart"; Author

Louisville, KY, USA
Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Damaris Phillips Biography

Damaris Phillips is a chef and television personality recognized for her inventive approach to Southern cuisine and her presence on Food Network. Phillips won the ninth season of "Food Network Star," showcasing her fresh perspective on Southern cooking. She holds a degree in culinary arts from Jefferson Community and Technical College and has worked as a culinary instructor, reflecting her commitment to culinary education.

Phillips completed an internship at 610 Magnolia under Chef Edward Lee, gaining experience in a fine-dining environment. She later hosted "Southern at Heart" for five seasons, building a dedicated audience with her interpretations of traditional Southern dishes. Phillips expanded her television career by co-hosting "Southern and Hungry" and "The Bobby and Damaris Show" with Bobby Flay on Food Network.

Phillips has hosted six Food Network shows, including "Outrageous Pumpkins," and is a regular cast member on "Summer Baking Championship," "Beat Bobby Flay," and "Guy's Grocery Games." She has also appeared on "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing," demonstrating her versatility in culinary competitions.

Her first cookbook, "Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy," was published by Abrams Books. Her second cookbook, "New Fashioned," continues her exploration of Southern cuisine, focusing on modern comfort food and fresh ingredients for home cooks. Phillips co-founded Bluegrass Supper Club, a catering company that highlights Kentucky's local food culture and supports the state's farmers and traditions. As co-host of the podcast "That's Fun" with Nikki Dinki, Phillips discusses topics related to joy, adventure, and personal growth, sharing her culinary journey and experiences with listeners.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/24/2026.

Damaris Phillips Speaking Topics

  • Home & Family

  • How to Make Plant-Based Eating Delicious, According to a Southern Chef

Damaris Phillips Videos

Preserving fresh basil

Preserving fresh basil

Chef Damaris Phillips Shows easy methods to preserve fresh basil by turning it into pesto that can be frozen.

preserving summertime flavors: freezing zuccini

preserving summertime flavors: freezing zuccini

Chef Damaris Phillips teaches simple ways to put up the fresh flavors of summer

GUSSIED UP YEASTED WAFFLES

GUSSIED UP YEASTED WAFFLES

"Step into the kitchen with Chef Damaris Phillips on 'Gussied Up'! This episode, we're diving into summertime baking by crafting a delectable dish:...

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  • What topics does Damaris Phillips speak about?

    Damaris Phillips is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chef, Celebrity Chef, Entertainment, Hospitality, Non-Fiction Authors, Reality TV, Social Media, Television & Film
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Damaris Phillips is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Home & Family and How to Make Plant-Based Eating Delicious, According to a Southern Chef. The estimated speaking fee range to book Damaris Phillips for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Damaris Phillips generally travels from Louisville, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Aarti Sequeira, Vivian Howard, Priyanka Naik and Christine Ha. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Damaris Phillips for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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