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Nicole Gaffney

Personal Chef and "The Next Food Network Star" finalist

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Nicole Gaffney Biography

Nicole Gaffney's philosophy on cooking is to always keep it simple. She believes that using good quality, fresh ingredients is the key to making a memorable meal with little fuss. And that's got something to do with where she comes from. Nicole was raised at the southern Jersey shore, a place where fresh seafood and produce are plentiful, and don't need much work to make their flavors shine. She describes her cooking style as Coastal Cuisine: food that delivers big, bright flavors, made with fresh ingredients, prepared with simple techniques.

Gaffney left the Jersey coast to attend college on the Gulf coast at Louisiana State University. She received a bachelors degree in Communications and returned to the Atlantic City area where she worked several jobs including those in sales, modeling, and managing an Italian market. It wasn't long before Gaffney knew the food industry was where she belonged, so she enrolled at The Academy of the Culinary Arts in Mays Landing, NJ. In her first semester, Nicole achieved straight A's and felt confident she had the skills needed to open her own personal chef business. So along with the guidance of the American Personal and Private Chef Association, she started The Dinner Belle Personal Chef Service in June of 2010.

Not long after she started her career as a personal chef, Gaffney encountered several other opportunities combining her communications background with her love of food. In early 2012, she became the host of "Best of the Best" and "The Chef's Kitchen," two local Philadelphia shows about chefs and cooking. In late 2012, Nicole filmed a series of cooking videos for Santa Sweet and UglyRipe tomatoes, which was fitting considering her adoration of tomatoes.

More than anything, Gaffney loves teaching and inspiring others to be fearless in the kitchen, and in life. She can often be found doing live cooking demonstrations at local festivals such as the Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival, Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival, Atlantic City Seafood Fest, and Atlantic City Beer Fest. In 2013, Gaffney started her blog Too Full For School to share recipes and personal anecdotes about food. Occasionally, she volunteers her time teaching kids how to cook healthy recipes at the Atlantic City Boy's and Girl's club.

Nicole currently resides in Brigantine, NJ with her husband Chaser, a licensed architect and Atlantic City fire fighter. When they aren't working, they spend time together gardening, paddle surfing, going to concerts and comedy shows, and eating and drinking with friends.

Gaffney shared her passion for all things coastal on season 10 of "The Next Food Network Star" where she was a top three finalist.

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  • How do I book Nicole Gaffney to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Nicole Gaffney

    Speaking fees for Nicole Gaffney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nicole Gaffney are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nicole Gaffney, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nicole Gaffney speak about?

    Nicole Gaffney is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chefs, Food, Lifestyle.
  • Where does Nicole Gaffney travel from?

    Nicole Gaffney generally travels from Atlantic City, NJ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Nicole Gaffney’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Nicole Gaffney for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nicole Gaffney for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nicole Gaffney or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Personal Chef and "The Next Food Network Star" finalist

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Nicole Gaffney Biography

Nicole Gaffney's philosophy on cooking is to always keep it simple. She believes that using good quality, fresh ingredients is the key to making a memorable meal with little fuss. And that's got something to do with where she comes from. Nicole was raised at the southern Jersey shore, a place where fresh seafood and produce are plentiful, and don't need much work to make their flavors shine. She describes her cooking style as Coastal Cuisine: food that delivers big, bright flavors, made with fresh ingredients, prepared with simple techniques.

Gaffney left the Jersey coast to attend college on the Gulf coast at Louisiana State University. She received a bachelors degree in Communications and returned to the Atlantic City area where she worked several jobs including those in sales, modeling, and managing an Italian market. It wasn't long before Gaffney knew the food industry was where she belonged, so she enrolled at The Academy of the Culinary Arts in Mays Landing, NJ. In her first semester, Nicole achieved straight A's and felt confident she had the skills needed to open her own personal chef business. So along with the guidance of the American Personal and Private Chef Association, she started The Dinner Belle Personal Chef Service in June of 2010.

Not long after she started her career as a personal chef, Gaffney encountered several other opportunities combining her communications background with her love of food. In early 2012, she became the host of "Best of the Best" and "The Chef's Kitchen," two local Philadelphia shows about chefs and cooking. In late 2012, Nicole filmed a series of cooking videos for Santa Sweet and UglyRipe tomatoes, which was fitting considering her adoration of tomatoes.

More than anything, Gaffney loves teaching and inspiring others to be fearless in the kitchen, and in life. She can often be found doing live cooking demonstrations at local festivals such as the Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival, Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival, Atlantic City Seafood Fest, and Atlantic City Beer Fest. In 2013, Gaffney started her blog Too Full For School to share recipes and personal anecdotes about food. Occasionally, she volunteers her time teaching kids how to cook healthy recipes at the Atlantic City Boy's and Girl's club.

Nicole currently resides in Brigantine, NJ with her husband Chaser, a licensed architect and Atlantic City fire fighter. When they aren't working, they spend time together gardening, paddle surfing, going to concerts and comedy shows, and eating and drinking with friends.

Gaffney shared her passion for all things coastal on season 10 of "The Next Food Network Star" where she was a top three finalist.

FAQs on booking Nicole Gaffney

  • How do I book Nicole Gaffney to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nicole Gaffney for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nicole Gaffney, 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Nicole Gaffney or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Nicole Gaffney

    Speaking fees for Nicole Gaffney, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nicole Gaffney are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nicole Gaffney, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nicole Gaffney speak about?

    Nicole Gaffney is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chefs, Food, Lifestyle.
  • Where does Nicole Gaffney travel from?

    Nicole Gaffney generally travels from Atlantic City, NJ, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Nicole Gaffney’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Nicole Gaffney for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nicole Gaffney for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nicole Gaffney or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Nicole Gaffney is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Nicole Gaffney for your event is available upon request. Nicole Gaffney generally travels from Atlantic City, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Thielen, Kelsey Nixon, Christina Tosi, Rosanna Pansino and Haylie Duff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nicole Gaffney for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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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.

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