JBF Patron Program Events
James Beard Patron Program events are for our Patron members, a community of supporters who believe in an equitable and sustainable future for the food and beverage industry – one where everyone has the opportunities and resources to thrive. As valued members of our philanthropic community, Patron Program members receive custom JBF merchandise; access to exciting virtual and in-person events featuring leading chefs, beverage experts, and other industry professionals; complimentary access to VIP receptions and Champagne toasts at select national events; exclusive invitations to private patron events; and more.*
Upcoming Events:
January 22, 2025
Chicago Patrons Happy Hour
The Franklin Room
February 24, 2025
Patron Program Reception
Platform by JBF
March 6, 2025
Patron Dinner with Chef Brandon Chrostowski & EDWINS
James Beard House
By invitation only, for Patrons at the Supporter-level and above
June 15, 2025
JBF Awards Patron & Trustee Welcome Reception
Location TBA
*Benefits and specific number of invitations/private events vary by Patron level. Please refer to our Benefits Chart for details.
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Previous Events:
December 3, 2024
Patron Holiday Party
James Beard House
October 23, 2024
JBF Patrons Fall Feast Dinner
Farm to People Kitchen
October 8, 2024
Patron Program Reception
James Beard House
June 25, 2024
Patron Program Reception
James Beard House
June 9, 2024
JBF Awards Patron & Trustee Welcome Reception
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
June 9, 2024
Chicago Young Patrons Happy Hour
Bar Goa
January 17, 2024
Chicago Young Patrons Happy Hour
LondonHouse Chicago
December 11, 2023
Patron Holiday Party
James Beard House
October 4, 2023
Patron Program Reception
Platform by JBF
October 2, 2023
FOOD - A Guided Tasting for Young Patrons in collaboration with Brooklyn Academy of Music
Platform by JBF
May 15, 2023
Patron Program Reception + Young Patrons Happy Hour
Platform by JBF
March 31, 2023
Private Patron Preview & Toast of Platform by JBF
Platform by JBF
March 7, 2023
Patron Program Beard House Reception
James Beard House
December 5, 2022
Patron Program Beard House Holiday Reception
James Beard House
September 20, 2022
Patron Program Beard House Reception
James Beard House
May 23, 2022
Stories From the Stove
Live on Zoom
March 21, 2022
Woodford Reserve Cocktail Demo & Legacy Network Conversation
Live on Zoom
December 7, 2021
Dough Wines Virtual Wine Tasting
Live on Zoom