Thomasina MiersVisionary Chef, Wahaca Co-Founder and Sustainable Business Leader

Thomasina Miers is a celebrated chef, broadcaster and the co-founder of Wahaca, a pioneering restaurant group inspired by the vibrant street food of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. After rising to national prominence as the winner of BBC’s MasterChef, she partnered with Mark Selby to launch a brand defined by its commitment to eco-friendly practices. Wahaca has since been recognised as the first restaurant group in the United Kingdom to achieve carbon-neutral certification, a testament to her dedication to using sustainably sourced produce and biodegradable materials. In a further move to diminish the company's carbon footprint, the group recently removed steak from its menus to prioritise environmental responsibility. Beyond the kitchen, Thomasina is a prolific food writer with a weekly column in the Guardian Magazine and several successful cookery books to her name. Her media career includes presenting roles for Channel 4 and Channel 5, alongside appearances on high-profile programmes such as The Apprentice: You’re Fired and Pointless Celebrities. A former Restaurateur of the Year recipient, she has consistently used her platform to champion food waste campaigns and social accountability. Her work demonstrates how a modern hospitality business can thrive while remaining deeply integrated into the welfare of its community. As a keynote speaker, Thomasina provides a sophisticated exploration of the connection between leadership, innovation and ethical culture. She draws on her journey from opening a cocktail bar in Mexico at eighteen to managing a major restaurant chain to show why putting sustainability at the heart of a brand is essential for long-term reputation and development. Audiences book her for her unique blend of entrepreneurial expertise and her forward-thinking approach to the future of the global food industry. On stage, Thomasina Miers is best known for talks on Sustainability, Leadership, Innovation and Mexican Cuisine. 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 Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Travel and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Thomasina Miers is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, 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, Thomasina Miers 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 Thomasina Miers would approach your audience.