Billy Harris is a renowned figure in the culinary industry, widely known as the "go-to guy." For the past 30 years, he has hosted major culinary events throughout the country, bringing together the best chefs in the business. You can find him at prestigious events such as Aspen Food & Wine, Pebble Beach Food & Wine, New York City Wine & Food Festival, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Tales of the Cocktails, All-Star Chef Classic, and Bocuse d’Or, just to name a few.
In addition to hosting these events, Billy has made a significant impact through the Billy Harris Dinner Series. This series toured the country for ten years, raising millions of dollars for numerous charities that focus on food insecurity, homelessness, environmental issues, at-risk youth, diseases, elder care, supporting small restaurants, and the arts. The success of the dinner series led to a partnership with executive producer Paul Vitagliano, resulting in the creation of The Ombrello Agency.