Levi Roots
Who is Levi Roots?
Levi Roots is an entrepreneur, musician and chef known for combining his two passions, cooking and music, with his mantra ‘Put some music in your food!’
What are Levi Roots’ main achievements?
Levi rose to prominence after pitching his Reggae Reggae Sauce on Dragons’ Den in 2007. The sauce reached Sainsbury’s shelves and became a record-breaking bestseller within weeks, surpassing even Heinz Ketchup sales—a remarkable achievement for a new product. The brand has since expanded to include ready meals, soft drinks, desserts and numerous restaurant partnerships including Wetherspoons.
Beyond his food empire, Levi has hosted his own BBC Two cooking series Caribbean Food Made Easy and appeared on numerous television shows including This Morning, Saturday Kitchen Live and Countdown. He played a cameo role in the popular BBC One drama Death in Paradise and featured on the return of Celebrity Big Brother in 2024. Levi has also published six bestselling cookbooks and the business book You Can Get It If You Really Want: Start Your Business, Transform Your Life.
As a musician, Levi performed for Nelson Mandela and has toured internationally and shared stages with music legends including James Brown, Maxi Priest, Dennis Brown, Michael Rose and Black Uhuru. His still performs DJ sets at events and festivals across the UK.
What kind of topics does Levi Roots cover at events?
- Business – Levi shares his entrepreneurial journey from pitching on Dragons’ Den to building a multi-million-pound brand, providing practical insights and inspiration on business growth and seizing opportunities.
- Motivation – Drawing from his remarkable rise to success, Levi delivers charismatic keynote speeches that inspire audiences to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with passion and determination.
- Black History Month – Levi is a sought-after speaker during Black History Month, sharing his personal story as the child of Windrush generation migrants and his contributions to British culture through food and music.
- Cooking – Levi shares his Caribbean culinary expertise and his unique approach to combining cooking with music and storytelling.
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Why should you hire Levi Roots for your next event?
Levi Roots is a charismatic and entertaining speaker who combines business acumen, musical talent and culinary passion. Whether discussing entrepreneurial success, motivating young people or celebrating Black History, Levi brings authentic stories to every event – often with his guitar.
How to hire Levi Roots for your next event?
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