Considered the greatest culinary educator of our time, Jacques Pépin has dedicated the majority of his career to teaching technique by authoring over 30 cookbooks and hosting 13 public television series.
An iconic chef, author, teacher, television personality, and artist, his legendary impact has touched lives and kitchens across decades and generations.
That’s why, starting this fall, we are launching our biggest fundraising initiative ever: the 90/90 Dinner Series. With 90 ticketed dinners celebrating 90 years of Jacques, we’re hoping to raise a record amount of funds to advance our mission of improving lives through culinary education.
Through job training in food service for people facing employment barriers nationwide, and improved health and food literacy for all, the gifts collected during this campaign will make a lasting change for the better.
Join us in creating fundraising celebrations that change lives through culinary education
90 fundraising celebration dinners hosted by top chefs and restaurants across the country
In-home fundraising celebrations inspired by Jacques’ recipes for festive meals nationwide
Dedicated live streaming fundraising events on social media or for viewing on other online platforms
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October 6
Join Executive Chef Mike Anthony and Danny Meyer, Founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group, for a four-course seated dinner in New York City’s Gramercy Tavern showcasing contemporary American cuisine and seasonal ingredients. This is the first dinner in the series leading up to Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday.
October 25
Don’t miss “Jacques Pépin’s 90/90 Culinary Celebration” at Point Seven — an evening set to be both unforgettable and inspiring. Hosted by renowned Chef Franklin Becker, this dining experience is a heartfelt tribute to the culinary icon Jacques Pépin. Secure your seat to savor a decadent four-course menu, expertly paired with fine wines, as we honor Pépin’s extraordinary contributions to the culinary world.
October 28
King is relaxed, simple and elegant. From the dining room’s muted tones and white tablecloths to the ever-changing offerings steeped in traditional flavor pairings and techniques — it is both a neighborhood restaurant as well as a celebratory destination. Chef Angeles’s menu for the 90/90 celebration will pay homage to Jacques Pépin’s hometown, Bourg-en-Bresse, and their traditional celebration of La Fête du Vincuit.
Join us in celebration of Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday as one of 90 chefs to host a ticketed dinner at your restaurant.
Your participation in this monumental campaign will honor Jacques Pépin’s legacy and secure the future of the Jacques Pépin Foundation for years to come.
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Jacques will be dining at Marea in New York City on Thursday, June 6, 2024! To help us gear up for the 90/90 Dinner Series starting in the fall, Marea Restaurant has generously pledged 25% of their proceeds from that night to the Jacques Pépin Foundation.
Chill the Champagne and stock up on birthday candles, because Jacques Pépin is going to turn 90 next year! That’s something to commemorate in and of itself, but at the Jacques Pépin Foundation we’re planning to celebrate both the man and the mission of the JPF.