The French Laundry
- When
- November 1, 2025 5:30 pm-10:00 pm
- Where
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The French Laundry
6640 Washington Street
Yountville, CA
Chefs Thomas Keller and Jacques Pépin have shared a friendship spanning decades, and what better way to celebrate Jacques’ upcoming 90th birthday than by experiencing a celebratory Chef’s tasting menu with the finest cuisine and wines from the Napa Valley.
This once-in-a-lifetime evening will begin with Chef Keller and Jacques welcoming guests with a Champagne toast in The French Laundry kitchen, followed by a Chef’s tasting menu highlighting Regiis Ova Caviar and White Truffles, paired with exquisite wines from Modicum and Harlan Estate.
Highlights
- Billecart-Salmon Champagne and canapés reception in The French Laundry Kitchen.
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The Chef’s Tasting Menu will include Regiis Ova Caviar and White Truffles with a curated wine pairing from Head Sommelier, Andrew Adelson.
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Each guest will receive an evening menu illustrated and signed by Jacques, a signed copy of The Art of Jacques Pépin, and a special gift from Chef Keller.
Details
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This special event is limited to 60 guests.
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Guests may be seated at shared tables.
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Tickets: $5,000 per guest.
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Tickets go on sale July 1st, 2025 at 10:00 am PST – watch this space for reservation information.
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Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.
- The proceeds will benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation. By purchasing a ticket, you contribute to life-changing culinary education initiatives. We sincerely appreciate your generous support. While this experience is not tax-deductible, your generosity helps sustain a legacy of opportunity, mentorship, and community.
Event Host
Thomas Keller
Chef and Proprietor of The French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon, Bar Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery and Ad Hoc
Thomas Keller’s name is synonymous with quality and high standards. The chef and proprietor has established a collection of restaurants that sets a new paradigm within the hospitality profession.
He is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the prestigious Michelin Guide—for The French Laundry and Per Se—in addition to being awarded one star for The Surf Club Restaurant, becoming the most honored American chef by Michelin Guide, as well as the first American male chef to be designated a Chevalier of The French Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France.