Speaking & Hosting
Simon is regularly called upon for personal appearances, to host events, speak at conferences and to perform cookery demonstrations.
His extensive travels, deep knowledge of food history and his culinary skills give him a unique take on food that he is able to share in an engaging, accessible and amusing way that holds audiences enthralled.
Added to which, Simon’s inspirational talks about his life changing travels (covered in his first book “Eat My Globe”) makes him the ideal person to talk to those who are considering the second and third acts of their lives.
Simon is able to offer appearances in a wide variety of formats including:
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Attending product innovation sessions as a SME (subject matter expert)
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Culinary demonstrations
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Hosting of Events (corporate conferences, MC of Award Ceremonies, etc.)
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Lectures on food history
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Lectures on cocktails (both history and preparation)
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Meet & Greets with VIP’s and sponsors
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Private dinners for VIP’s
UCLA Convivium: Dining Through History
Los Angeles, California
Simon curated the inaugural series of dinners with the UCLA Department of History. This, and upcoming meals, will take either an ingredient or a significant period in history, and recreate that in a stunning supper where each course is interspersed with an academic talking about how that particular ingredient or period impacted on history.
ALL STAR CHEF CLASSIC
Los Angeles, California
Simon hosted the East West Masters Dinner at the 3rd annual All-Star Chef Classic, which welcomed four days of incredible chef talent from all over the world, mouthwatering cuisine and unforgettable moments!
GOLDEN FOODIES AWARDS
Newport Beach, California
Simon is the host of the Golden Foodies, an incredible "People's Choice Food Awards" event that honors the Best Chefs, Libations and Cuisine of chef driven and independent restaurants in Orange County, California. Watch the video below from the 2016 event, and this link for the 2015 event.
Simon was a storyteller at the BIF Summit, one of the nation's most renowned storytelling gatherings. The BIF Summit provides innovators with the space to be curious and crazy, get inspired, and collide with unusual collaborators. Benevolent troublemakers need community, a space to play, and opportunities to collide. The BIF Summit exists as a means to enable a purposeful community of innovation junkies who want to design, prototype, and test new business models and social systems in the real world.
CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK
Chicago, Illinois
Simon spoke about food and eating in a thoughtful way at Chicago Ideas Week, a movement built on a broad spectrum of thinkers and instigators who share ideas to help to transform our world.
Simon demonstrated three of his favorite dishes - Life Saving Dahl, Chicken Korma and Gulab Jamun - at the Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida.
FOR INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY, CONTACT:
John Tomko
THE CARTEL
1108 Tamarind Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
United States
Tel: (323) 654-3333
Email: john.tomko@cartelent.com
TESTIMONIALS
Having worked alongside Simon Majumdar in the development of a new program series "Convivium: Dining through History," I can attest that his knowledge about food past and present has few peers among scholars, and none of them can cook the way he can. It is a treat to listen to him talk about historical food, and even more of a treat to eat what he prepares
Stephen Aron, Professor and Robert N. Burr Department Chair
UCLA Department of History
Our team couldn’t have been more pleased with his work and just as much so with his professionalism and authenticity. He really was a great team player! . . . As an agency focused solely in the food space, I will be sure to recommend him to colleagues and clients whenever possible.
Phil Lee, President
JT Mega, A Full-Service Food Advertising Agency
[I]t has been my pleasure to work with many Celebrity Chefs and by far, my experience with you was "top shelf." I appreciate so your engagement with the attendees, your respect for the catering special events industry, and your willingness to share your passion and personal stories with us all. . . . If I were to sum this all up in a recipe for an excellent featured speaker, it would read as follows:
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Take one part very charming, knowledgeable, and well-traveled man.
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Add an equal part of experiences from worldwide culinary journeys and network television.
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Sprinkle generously with a passion for life and a gift for sharing.
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Simmer gently and season with the perfect life and business partner.
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Serve to your audience, then sit back and enjoy while they are totally entertained and inspired.
Linda West, Education Director
Catersource/UBM
I liken him to a Chef of Life because every time I watch Simon speak I experience the range of human emotions as he takes you on a journey that makes you laugh, cry, think, and be inspired all in one sitting. You stand and applaud knowing you have watched not only a true artist but a great and loving guy.
Jeffrey M. Sparr, Artist & Co-Founder
PeaceLove Studios
Simon Majumdar has been a wonderful addition to the Golden Foodie Awards. Since he became our host the event has not only been elevated, it has become even more treasured by our local chefs.
On a personal and professional level he is a joy to work with and I'm grateful to have him involved.
Pam Waitt, President
OC Restaurant Association, Inc.