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Geoffrey Zakarian, a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, television personality, bestselling author, and a master of modern American cuisine, has presided over some of the world’s top kitchens and hit cooking shows over the past 30 years.
For over 30 years, Geoffrey Zakarian has been at the forefront of the culinary world, bringing his sophisticated taste and signature style to top kitchens across the country. A world-renowned chef, restaurateur, television personality, and bestselling author, Zakarian is a master of modern American cuisine and a sought-after expert in hospitality. His passion for food, design, and innovation has led to award-winning restaurants, celebrated cookbooks, and beloved television appearances. He is also well-known for his fireside chats and keynote speaking. Geoffrey Zakarian is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Geoffrey Zakarian’s fees.
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Geoffrey Zakarian’s rise to culinary prominence began in the heart of New York City. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he landed a coveted role at the legendary Le Cirque. Determined to refine his skills, Geoffrey staged at some of the world’s finest restaurants, including Arpège and Au Quai des Ormes in Paris, The Dorchester in London, and Le Chantecler in Nice.
In 1987, he became Executive Chef at the iconic 21 Club, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. Over the next decade, he helmed acclaimed kitchens such as 44 at the Royalton Hotel, the Blue Door at the Delano Hotel in Miami, and Patroon in New York City—earning critical acclaim along the way.
In 2001, Geoffrey opened his first restaurant, Town, bringing his culinary vision to life with bold flavors and impeccable hospitality. The restaurant received a prestigious Three Stars from The New York Times, as did his next venture, Country, which also earned a Michelin Star.
His expertise in hospitality and food led to collaborations with major hotels and resorts, including The Water Club at Borgata, The Plaza Hotel, and Montage Beverly Hills. Zakarian also expanded to the high seas, partnering with Norwegian Cruise Line to develop a trio of restaurants aboard their luxury ships.
Geoffrey’s expertise and charisma made him a natural fit for television. A longtime judge on Food Network’s Chopped, he cemented his place in culinary history by winning The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs. He also co-hosts the Emmy-nominated talk show The Kitchen and has hosted hit shows like Cooks vs. Cons and Big Restaurant Bet. Beyond Food Network, he has appeared on TODAY, The Chew, NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and The Rachael Ray Show, among others.
Geoffrey draws inspiration from more than just food—he uses fashion, design, and the arts to try to decipher what makes something timeless:
“Food goes through similar style trends and redefinitions as fashion. You need to know that landscape to understand how to achieve something timeless.”
His approach is rooted in this quest for timelessness, ensuring that everything bearing his name reflects authenticity, excellence, and passion. Whether crafting a world-class dining experience, mentoring the next generation of chefs, or sharing his expertise on television, Geoffrey Zakarian remains a true visionary in the culinary world.
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World renowned chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian has been sharing his sophisticated taste and signature style for three decades in his acclaimed restaurants, bestselling cookbooks, and on numerous TV shows. Geoffrey brings a one-of-a-kind informative, inspiring, and entertaining cooking demo to groups of all kinds.
In this inspiring moderated conversation, Geoffrey shares insights from his three decades in the hospitality industry with warmth, humor, and motivating takeaways.
Geoffrey Zakarian is also a skilled moderator, host, or emcee for your next event. Drawing on his decades as a beloved TV host and acclaimed podcaster, Zakarian fosters high-impact conversations that ensure meaningful events for your audience.
Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian shows you how to use your pantry to jumpstart any meal.
Forget exotic condiments and specialty foods. With a working base of 50 readily available ingredients, from oats and honey to almonds and canned chickpeas, you will always have the makings of a delicious home-cooked meal. Whether cooking in his world-class restaurants, on Iron Chef, or judging the offerings on Chopped, Geoffrey knows every great meal starts with a trip to the pantry first for inspiration. And when you bring home your fresh produce and proteins, you’ll have 150 recipes at the ready, and many of these can be made with pantry ingredients alone.
You’ll see a simple can of beans as a Smoky Black Bean Bisque or coconut milk as Spicy Coconut Tempura Shrimp. Standard back-of-the-cupboard fare like almonds become crispy crust on a broiled pork chop; peanut butter lends itself beautifully to a spicy slaw, cider vinegar gives great flavor to a chicken main as well as to donuts, and mustard transforms a a pot roast. Throughout, you’ll find quick but ingenious tips for each of the 50 ingredients, like how to use Earl Grey teabags to infuse ice cubes or a syrup for French toast.
The Perfect Pantry makes it so easy for your everyday staples to lead, rather than support, the creation of extraordinary meals. Geoffrey gives you the shopping list you need, as well as the road map for making the most of what you have on hand.
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