Fred Sirieix

A celebrated figure in the hospitality industry, Fred Sirieix is best known as the charismatic host of the BAFTA-winning Channel 4 series First Dates and its spin-off, First Dates Hotel. With a career rooted in the highest standards of luxury dining, he spent fourteen years as the General Manager of the Michelin-starred Galvin at Windows. Under his stewardship, the establishment earned prestigious accolades including the AA Food Service award and the Catey for Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year. His television portfolio includes prominent roles in Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, Million Pound Menu, and Remarkable Places to Eat. Beyond the screen, Sirieix is a dedicated advocate for the service profession. Having trained in Michelin-starred environments in France before moving to London's La Tante Claire, he has since launched National Waiters Day and created 'The Art of Service' training tool to elevate industry standards. His philanthropic work is equally significant; he founded the charities Galvin’s Cup and Galvin’s Chance, and established The Right Course, a programme designed to provide culinary and service education to prisoners. A Sunday Times best-selling author, he currently serves as the Wine Ambassador for Marks and Spencer. Sirieix is a sought-after authority on the mechanics of world-class customer service. He provides valuable perspectives on how attention to detail and professional excellence directly influence brand reputation and commercial success. Audiences book him for his deep expertise in human connection and his ability to translate high-end hospitality principles into universal business lessons. On stage, Fred Sirieix is best known for talks on Customer Service & Experience. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Entertainment and Hospitality & Travel, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Fred Sirieix is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Awards Hosts, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Fred Sirieix travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Fred Sirieix would approach your audience.