Chef, Restaurateur, Television Personality, and James Beard-nominated Cookbook Author
Richard Blais: Biography at a Glance
- Richard Blais is a successful chef and restaurateur, James Beard-nominated cookbook author, and television personality.
- He was the winner of the inaugural Top Chef All-Stars Season and is currently a co-host of FOX's Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay and Nyesha Arrington.
- A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli, Blais now owns and operates Trail Blais, a culinary consulting group.
- Advises numerous national brands on recipe development, creativity, ideation, and team building.
- Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of Try This at Home, So Good, and Plant Forward and hosts the Food Court podcast and the Starving for Attention podcast.
- Performs live "Stand-Up Cooking" shows across the country where he combines a cooking demonstration and stand-up comedy routine for a unique and entertaining show.
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Richard Blais is a successful chef, James Beard nominated cookbook author, and television personality. Widely recognized from Bravo’s Top Chef series, Richard was the winner of the inaugural Top Chef All-Stars Season. Currently, he co-hosts FOX’s Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay and Nyesha Arrington.
Blais graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York and trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. He currently owns and operates Trail Blais, a forward-thinking culinary consulting group that has designed and launched popular eateries across the country. He recently opened Ember & Rye in Carlsbad, California and Four Flamingos in Orlando, Florida with the Xenia Group and Hyatt Hotels. He is also the Culinary Director for VIP Dining at the San Diego Symphony’s performance space, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
Blais also advises numerous national brands on recipe development, creativity, ideation, and team building. He is the James Beard Award-nominated author of Try This at Home, So Good, and Plant Forward. In addition, Blais hosts, Food Court, a high-energy gameshow style podcast, and the Starving for Attention podcast.
When not on set, in a kitchen, or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling across the country performing his live brand of “Stand-Up Cooking” to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.
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An Evening with Richard Blais
Richard Blais is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated author, TV personality and host of the hit podcast, “Starving for Attention.” When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross-country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide. Equal parts chef, comedian and illusionist, Chef Blais’ wildly entertaining stories and kitchen antics leave guests laughing, hungry and always wanting more. In addition to live performances, Blais’ deep understanding and appreciation for culinary innovation, food science and the modern kitchen have made him a highly sought after keynote speaker across a wide variety of categories.
"Stand-Up Cooking" Demonstration
With his wealth of culinary wisdom, modern kitchen gadgets, and an endless supply of dad puns, Richard dazzles in this unique and personal experience. Watch as he winds his way seamlessly between a cooking demonstration and a stand-up comedy routine. Whether you want to learn how to make a great backyard burger, finally cook that perfect piece of fish, or just want to freeze something in liquid nitrogen; we have the perfect show for you. Richard is available for private and corporate clients in person and across all video conferencing platforms.
