Chef Michael Smith | Speaker & Culinary Experience Host

Chef Michael Smith, C.M. is one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs, TV host, best-selling author, and Prince Edward Island’s Food Ambassador. Whether you’re seeking an inspiring keynote speaker, an interactive culinary experience, or a signature PEI oyster bar, Chef Michael delivers unforgettable events that blend storytelling, entertainment, and world-class cuisine.

Keynote Speaker | Ripples and Recipes for Success in Life, Business & the Kitchen
Renowned for his warm presence and captivating storytelling, Chef Michael takes the stage to share powerful lessons from the kitchen that resonate across life and business. His keynote, How to Make Stone Soup, weaves together tales from his culinary journey with actionable insights on leadership, sustainability, and community-building.

Chef Michael’s inspiring and entertaining presentations leave audiences energized and ready to apply these principles in their own lives and businesses.

Interactive Culinary Experiences
Elevate your event with Chef Michael’s one-of-a-kind interactive dinner parties and culinary team-building experiences. These immersive events transform your guests into active participants in a night of food, fun, and camaraderie.

Signature Experiences Include:
• Interactive Dinner Party: Every table is a team, every guest plays a role, and laughter is always on the menu.
• 1000 Oyster Challenge: Watch Chef Michael’s team shuck 1000 oysters – and teach your guests to shuck their own!
• VIP Meet & Greet: A private reception where guests can mingle with Chef Michael.
• Cooking Demonstration: Live, engaging cooking demos with Chef Michael’s signature flair.
• Book Signing: Each guest leaves with a personalized copy of one of Michael’s best-selling cookbooks.
• Inn Style Menu: Custom menus featuring PEI ingredients from The Inn at Bay Fortune’s farm, smokehouses, and pantry.

Customized Culinary Programming
Chef Michael and his team will collaborate with you to design an unforgettable culinary experience tailored to your audience and event goals. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a large-scale gala, Chef Michael blends entertainment, education, and exceptional cuisine into every event.

About Chef Michael Smith, C.M.
Chef Michael Smith, C.M., is one of Canada’s best-known chefs, a passionate advocate for sustainable home cooking, and a champion of farm-to-table cuisine. As the host of multiple Food Network Canada shows and author of 13 best-selling cookbooks, he has inspired millions with his simple, sustainable approach to food.

Chef Michael and his wife Chastity own and operate The Inn at Bay Fortune and The Inn at Fortune Bridge, where their acclaimed FireWorks Feast has become one of the world’s top culinary experiences. His latest cookbook, Wood, Fire & Smoke, launches in Spring 2025 alongside Season 2 of Chef on Fire, exclusively on Bell Fibe TV1.

Book Chef Michael Smith for Your Event
Let Chef Michael bring his passion, culinary artistry, and unforgettable storytelling to your next event.