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Chef Roger Mooking

Speaker

Toronto, ON, Canada

Celebrity Chef, Artist & Creative Entrepreneur | Host of "Man Fire Food"

Trinidadian-Canadian celebrity chef Roger Mooking brings 30+ years of creative expertise across culinary arts, music, and immersive visual art installations. As the host of Food Network’s internationally celebrated “Man Fire Food” and a Juno Award-winning recording artist, Roger shares insights on fearless entrepreneurship, creative storytelling, and building purpose-driven businesses from his journey as a third-generation restaurateur who has opened and consulted on numerous food and beverage operations including Twist by Roger Mooking at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Keynote Speeches

Fearless Founding: Business with Purpose

This is not work, this is love.
– Roger Mooking

Every great idea is only as effective as the action necessary to bring it to life. How passionate are you about bringing your idea to life and expanding it to reach its ultimate potential? This powerful keynote address focuses on the intimate role that purpose plays in your business. From founding to maneuvering the various challenges of entrepreneurship creatively, our speaker guides us through the business journey from a deeply human perspective. Led by decorated international Chef, Artist & Entrepreneur Roger Mooking.

SoundBites Masterclass: Hip Hip as a Driving Force for Changemaking

I’m stubborn like an Ox, fit a circle in a box, won’t stop till I squeeze a drop of water out a rock.
– Roger Mooking

An extension of the acclaimed SoundBites Exhibition premiered at the Art Gallery of Hamilton in 2024, this Masterclass breaks down the driving force of Roger Mooking’s remarkably life. From Juno Award winning Artist to globally recognized Chef, Visual Artist, Author and Entrepreneur; Hip Hip is Mooking’s driving force in all aspects of his dynamic career. Peer into the mind of this creative force as he explains how sampling, disruption, creative thinking and culture drive his message of love. Roger’s passionate affect will leave you inspired and thinking of your own life and professional development through culturally expression and following your own life’s calling. 

Skills to Pay The Bills: Transforming Inspiration Into Success

All my bills paid off like the money was greased.
– Roger Mooking

Drawing on Roger Mooking’s life as a celebrated Chef with 30+ years of experience, Roger takes the audience on a journey from his beginnings in the kitchen to the force we see today. Filed with tribulations, potholes as well as joyous celebration, his award winning culinary path serves as an inspiration to all seeking an alternative way of living beyond convention. Discover the defining moment that set him off on this incredible journey to become a globally recognized personality.

Audience reviews:

  • It is very exciting that Grey County alongside Chef Roger Mooking is launching the Gather Campaign. This will showcase all the great Agri-food attributes of the County for us all to enjoy. - Bruce Grey Owen Sound

Speaker Biography

Speaker Roger Mooking‘s three-decade career spans culinary arts, television, music, and immersive art installations, offering organizations a unique perspective on creativity, entrepreneurship, and community building. As the host of Food Network’s “Man Fire Food,” author of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award-winning “Everyday Exotic,” and creator of the acclaimed SoundBites exhibition at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, Roger brings conversational storytelling and authentic insights to corporate audiences. His journey from Juno Award-winning musician with Bass Is Base to celebrated chef and visual artist demonstrates how purpose, cultural expression, and creative thinking drive both personal fulfillment and business success.

 

Why Organizations Choose Roger Mooking

Organizations looking for authentic perspectives on creativity, entrepreneurship, and building purpose-driven businesses choose Roger Mooking for his ability to connect food, music, and art into compelling stories about human potential. Rather than delivering prescriptive business advice, Roger shares his personal journey through the challenges and triumphs of building multiple creative enterprises, making complex concepts about innovation and risk-taking accessible through real-world examples.

Roger’s conversational style and thoughtful approach resonate with audiences seeking inspiration to pursue their own creative visions. His work as Grey County’s first Culinary Ambassador and his leadership on community-focused projects like Toronto’s Awakenings demonstrate how creativity serves broader social impact. Audiences walk away with practical insights on transforming inspiration into sustainable success, embracing multiple talents, and building businesses that reflect personal values and cultural identity.

 

Roger Mooking brings:

  • 30+ years of creative entrepreneurship across culinary, music, and visual arts

  • Host of Food Network’s “Man Fire Food” and co-creator of “Everyday Exotic”

  • Juno Award-winning recording artist and creator of immersive art installations

  • Real-world experience opening and consulting on restaurants and food operations

  • Authentic storytelling that connects creativity, business, and community impact

 

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