Melissa King Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
SEA - Seattle, WA
Primary Topic Category:
Chefs / Culinary / Food & WIne
Secondary Topic Category:
LGBTQIA
Melissa King Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Trailblazing chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Melissa King is a proud Chinese American and queer chef who is also a creative entrepreneur outside of the kitchen. King (she/they) is the winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars: Los Angeles (Season 17) and the winner of All-Star’s Fan Favorite. Called on as a creative consultant for companies around the world, Chef King is a sought-after motivational speaker supporting women’s empowerment, sustainability, food education, and entrepreneurship.
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