Speaker Bio
Chef Michael Smith, C.M. is a member of the Order of Canada, Prince Edward Island’s Food Ambassador, a best-selling cookbook author, innkeeper, educator, professional chef and home cook. He is honoured to be named the Foodservice and Hospitality and Hotelier 2022 Pinnacle Chef of the Year. As one of Canada’s best-known chefs, he is a passionate advocate for simple, sustainable home cooking and an inspiration for families creating their own healthy food lifestyle. Chef Michael is the host and judge of numerous cooking shows seen on Food Network Canada and in more than 100 other countries. His 11 cookbooks have all been best sellers and he regularly travels the globe hosting special culinary events.
Chef Michael is a riveting speaker who weaves colourful tales from the front lines of his many kitchens and culinary adventures into successful, sustainable business and personal advice.
Speaker Topics
Renowned Chef Michael Smith takes the stage with his signature passion, storytelling, and deep culinary wisdom. Drawing from his rich experiences in the kitchen and beyond, he shares invaluable lessons on leadership, sustainability, and building a thriving community—whether at home, in business, or in the culinary world.
Through captivating stories and practical insights, Chef Michael explores:
- Family First – The foundation of success: prioritizing family, fostering a business family, and strengthening community bonds.
- Values Start at the Top – How leadership and integrity shape culture, from the kitchen to the boardroom.
- Human Terroir – The unique environment, experiences, and people that shape our personal and professional journeys.
- Mistake Making 101 – Why embracing failure is key to growth and innovation.
- Tranquillo: Our Culinary Strategy – The power of balance, mindfulness, and calm in high-pressure environments.
- Gather, Prepare & Share – The ultimate recipe for meaningful connections, teamwork, and success.
Chef Michael’s inspiring keynote will leave audiences energized, motivated, and ready to apply these timeless principles in their own lives and businesses.
Chef Michael and his merry band of culinary pranksters will host you for an interactive dinner event and an unforgettable evening of fun and flavour. Bring your appetite and your A-Game and get ready to play because everybody’s a star at this event!
- Interactive Dinner party programming | every table is a team | every guest has a role to play | hilarity and hijinks | first-night ice-breaker or last-night gala | team-building dinner theatre from start to finish!
- Dinner Party Programming includes Keynote messaging
- Client specifies Chef Michael Smith as an event vendor
- Chef Michael Smith will share a menu that reflects his culinary story and island roots, many ingredients will be from the Inn at Bay Fortune’s farm, pantry and smokehouses.
- Chef Michael Smith culinary event team will liaise with the on-site hospitality team to design a working menu system and seamlessly execute the evenings programming
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