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.
In collaboration with chefs and restaurants spanning the nation, we will celebrate Jacques’ 90 years through December 2025. This fall, we are excited to launch our biggest initiative ever: the 90/90 Dinner Series. These ticketed dinners, celebrating Jacques’ 90 years, are designed to generate significant support to advance our mission of improving lives through culinary education.
Most importantly, each chef and restaurant has pledged that proceeds from these tribute events will directly benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation, and support our Community Kitchen Programs and educational videos, creating a cycle of support that empowers individuals and communities.
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 21
Even chocolatiers love Halloween candy! Join the Jacques Pépin Foundation for a frightfully fun virtual event with pastry pros Jacques Torres and Paola Velez as they chat about chocolatier life, taste the most popular Halloween candies, and share what mentorship means to them. This 60 minute virtual event is perfect for families who want to learn about chocolate together – and have a little fun, too!
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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Join the Jacques Pépin Foundation as we kick off the 90/90 Celebration Campaign in the city that never sleeps — and really knows how to eat! There’s no better place […]
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.