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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. 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.

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In the News

Chef Roger Mooking in the media January 1, 2026
Roger Mooking ‘Soundbites’ exhibit at the Art Gallery of Hamilton January 5, 2025

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:

  • Roger Mooking is one of the rare leaders who brings creativity, heart, and purpose together in a way that leaves a lasting imprint on everyone he reaches. He is a remarkable storyteller and changemaker that leaves audiences genuinely transformed and entertained. - VP, ESG & Social Impact, Meridian Credit Union
  • Skills Ontario was thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Roger again! His authenticity, passion for people and LOVE of the skilled trades was abundantly clear during his Keynote Address. Our attendees loved hearing about his personal journey over the years. We look forward to working together with Roger on future projects. - Manager, Special Projects, Skills Ontario

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Speaker Books

Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook: It's About Flavour
Everyday Exotic: The Cookbook: It's About Flavour
Curious Sounds: A Dialogue in Three Movements
Curious Sounds: A Dialogue in Three Movements

Speaker Biography

Roger Mooking is a globally recognized, Trinidadian born, Canadian raised talent that creates immersive experiences in the Arts. As a globally celebrated chef, restaurateur, television host, author, and award-winning artist Roger Mooking has earned an international reputation as a multi-media visionary showcasing a globally inspired vision that reflects his rich family heritage, love for people and travel. While Roger’s earliest influences are his family’s Chinese and Caribbean specialties, Roger has also trained under Japanese, Chinese, French and Swiss German chefs.

Twist by Roger Mooking and Community by Roger Mooking, are his latest duo of restaurant endeavours located at Toronto Pearson International Airport, transforming the dining experiences for guests for over the last decade. This relationship has recently been extended for another decade.

Roger is perhaps best known as the host of the internationally celebrated barbecue show Man Fire Food on Warner / Discovery Networks. The popular travelling food series showcases a dynamic range of live fire cooking. As if he didn’t already have a full plate, Roger is also the host of Breaking Bread with Roger Mooking on Amazon, Greatest of America on Travel Channel, the host and co-creator of the internationally broadcast television series Everyday Exotic and co-host of Heat Seekers on Food Network alongside chef Aarón Sanchez. In addition, Roger hosts Man’s Greatest Food where he sets out on a culinary odyssey around the USA seeking Man’s Greatest Food.

His talents have led to appearances throughout Southeast Asia, India, North America, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean and Latin America, and include features on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Wall of Chefs, Fire Masters, Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef, Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout and Chopped as a guest judge as well as winning the special All-Star Chopped celebrity chef episode.

Over the years, Roger has garnered many accolades including the prestigious “Premiers Award”, Gourmand World Cookbook Award, SOCAN Classics Award, Juno Award, Black BBQ Hall of Fame, Vice Chancellors Award, Ontario Heritage Award for his work in the City of Toronto’s Awakenings projects, and countless “Best Of” culinary mentions.

Not only has this Juno award-winning artist been busy in the kitchen, but he has also continued his decades-long career in music. SoundBites, is his 7th solo album, released in 2023 and has enjoyed great success with extensions including a companion book entitled Curious Sounds, a multi month festival, an art gallery exhibit and retreats for emerging artists.

Forever evolving, Roger has made his mark in the world of institutional and commercial art, cultivating a number of interactive and immersive experiences that merge visual, sonic, and the culinary arts. Amongst those has been his interactive and immersive exhibit called SoundBites at The Art Gallery of Hamilton which is a ‘celebration of chaos for an attention deficit world.’ He was also a key figure in The City of Toronto’s Awakenings (winner of the prestigious 2022 Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History), a series of art projects created within the Toronto History Museum. Roger has been the Lead Artist and / or collaborator for the exhibitions, The Burn, Read(In) and Dis/Mantle. He has also shot and Directed several music videos and created branding, creative direction and album artwork.

Roger is also the first Creative Director & Culinary Ambassador for Grey County where he has led the Gather Campaign from ideation to execution. Gather is an innovative Economic Development initiative showcasing the region’s rich culinary heritage and vibrant agricultural community through engaging storytelling.

Although Roger enjoys a vibrant creative life, being a husband and father of four children are most important to him.

 

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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