Friends of James Beard Benefit ® events are hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs.

Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

Benefits can be presented in a variety of formats:

• 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.