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Shota Nakajima

Japanese-American Chef & Television Personality, Known for Competing on "Top Chef"

Japanese-American Chef & Television Personality, Known for Competing on "Top Chef"

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Shota Nakajima Biography

Shota Nakajima is a Japanese-American chef and television personality, best known for competing on the eighteenth season of Top Chef in Portland, Oregon. Nakajima was born in Japan and raised in Seattle, Washington. At 18, he moved to Osaka to attend the Tsuji Culinary Arts School, one of the most prestigious culinary schools in Japan. There, he apprenticed with chef Yasuhiko Sakamoto.

In 2014, Nakajima opened a catering business, Kappo Kitchen and later Naka, a kaiseki restaurant, in June 2015. In February 2017, Naka Kaiseki was transformed as Adana. In March of 2020, Nakajima opened his restaurant Taku, an Osakan kushikatsu concept, in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. While he was forced to close Adana and Taku during the COVID-19 pandemic, he reopened Taku in May of 2021 as a karaage restaurant.

Nakajima is a three-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, a 2018 Eater Young Guns winner, he has competed on Food Network's Iron Chef Gauntlet, and was one of three finalists on Top Chef Season 18. He was voted Fan Favorite of the show.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/16/2024.

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    Shota Nakajima is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chefs, Culture, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Reality TV, Television & Film.
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Shota Nakajima is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Shota Nakajima for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Shota Nakajima generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chef Massimo Capra, Edward Lee, Aarti Sequeira, Art Smith and Darren McGrady. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shota Nakajima for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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