Help support the next generation of great American chefs by hosting a Friends of James Beard Benefit® at your restaurant!
Featured FOJBB Events

Fri, Feb 28
FOJBB: Chef Invitational, Sand Valley, WI

Fri, Mar 21
FOJBB: Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert Food & Wine Luncheon
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Fri, Apr 11
FOJBB: Pebble Beach, CA
Pebble Beach Food & Wine - Opening Night Reception
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A multi-course tasting menu, a family-style Sunday Supper, or a walk-around party
Hosted by a single chef or a group of chefs from a particular city or region
A restaurant can host its own stand-alone benefit, or a benefit can take place within a larger festival
Benefit hosts will be acknowledged in our digital media.
If you're interested in hosting a benefit or would like to learn more, please contact our Director of Special Fundraising Initiatives Izabela Wojcik at iwojcik@jamesbeard.org or 212.675.4984x248.