Fresh Inspiration for Friendsgiving with Justin Chapple and Le Creuset
- When
- November 11, 2025
Join chef Justin Chapple and Le Creuset’s Nate Collier for a festive virtual cooking demo in honor of Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! In partnership with the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Justin and Nate will reimagine one of Jacques’ classic fall recipes—adding a fresh twist while celebrating the culinary legend’s timeless influence. Expect plenty of cooking tips, delicious recipe ideas, and casually colorful inspiration! Whether you join to celebrate Jacques, discover a new favorite dish, or simply enjoy the fun, this is a feel-good virtual event you won’t want to miss. There will be surprises and a chance to support the incredible work of the JPF!
Highlights
- Join Food & Wine‘s Justin Chapple and Le Creuset’s Nate Collier virtually as they make a fresh take on a classic Jacques Pépin recipe.
- There will be exciting surprises during the event!
- The recipe will be shared in advance so you can follow (or cook) along.
- Justin, Nate, and experts from Le Creuset will answer questions live during the demonstration.
- Viewers are encouraged to donate to the Jacques Pépin Foundation or to become a member.
Details
- This virtual event will be hosted on Le Creuset’s Instagram and via a Zoom link. Registration coming soon.
- There is no charge to attend this complimentary virtual event. Tune in to learn and cook!
- It will begin at 6:00 PM ET and last approximately 30 minutes.
- The surprises will be announced during the virtual event.
- Thanks to the generosity of the participating event host, a portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Jacques Pépin Foundation to support our mission of expanding access to culinary education. We deeply appreciate your generous support.
- Jacques Pépin proudly supports our 90/90 Celebrations. While he can't be present at all of them, we invite you to check our website for details on the events where he will joining in celebration.
Event Hosts
Justin Chapple
Culinary Director-at-Large, FOOD & WINE
Justin Chapple is the Culinary Director-at-Large of FOOD & WINE. As host of F&W’s video series, Mad Genius Tips, he was nominated twice for a James Beard Award. Justin is the author of Just Cook It! and Mad Genius Tips.
He’s been featured in Food & Wine, People, O, The Oprah Magazine, Rachel Ray In Season, and Real Simple magazines. He has appeared on NBC’s TODAY, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly & Ryan, and Food Network’s The Kitchen, among others. He’s a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, where Jacques Pépin was Dean of Special Programs.
Nate Collier
Senior Director of Marketing Communications and Culinary, Le Creuset
Nate Collier is the Senior Director of Marketing Communications & Culinary for Le Creuset, currently celebrating their 100th anniversary as the first in colorful cookware. Nate has loved playing with his food since he was a kid, followed that to culinary school, and now loves to cook for his family at home.