Rudolph van Veen is a celebrated Dutch TV chef, cookbook author, and the first person in the Netherlands to hold both the Master Chef and Master Patissier titles. Known for his engaging style and passion for sharing culinary knowledge, he has become a familiar face through his long-running shows on 24Kitchen, including Rudolph’s Bakery, De Makkelijke Maaltijd, The Taste of Life Basics, and The Taste of Life Travel.
After graduating top of his class from the Culinary School of Breda, Rudolph trained with leading chefs and patissiers in Switzerland and the Netherlands, before competing in prestigious culinary competitions worldwide. His career spans decades of cooking, baking, and television presenting, as well as mentoring and promoting young culinary talent through initiatives like the Dutch Pastry Team and Bus Stop Bakery project, which was awarded Best Student Company of the Netherlands.
In 2011, Rudolph co-founded 24Kitchen, the Netherlands’ first 24/7 food channel, giving viewers access to accessible, educational, and entertaining cooking content. He is also the author of multiple bestselling cookbooks and regularly performs in live theatre shows such as Rudolph’s Bakery Live – de Feestdagen, bringing his recipes and stories to audiences in an interactive setting.
Audiences can expect engaging presentations filled with practical insights, culinary inspiration, and relatable stories that encourage creativity in the kitchen and beyond. Organisations benefit from his ability to connect food, wellbeing, and innovation, motivating teams to embrace creativity and collaboration.
Book Rudolph to bring his culinary expertise and passion for sharing knowledge to your next event.
How can I book Rudolph van Veen for my next event?
Email [email protected], or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are speaking agents for Rudolph van Veen. They are available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Rudolph van Veen's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events — just email [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Rudolph directly.
What topics does Rudolph van Veen specialise in?
Rudolph van Veen specialises in discussing culinary innovation, collaboration, practical creativity and more.
What is Rudolph van Veen's speaking style like?
Rudolph delivers engaging, practical presentations with passion and warmth, inspiring creativity and collaboration through relatable stories and expert culinary insights, making complex techniques accessible and enjoyable for all audiences.
Does Rudolph van Veen offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Rudolph van Veen offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.