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The Madison Beach Hotel in Connecticut will host the ultimate birthday bash. Join us for the culmination celebration on Jacques' actual 90th birthday in his hometown!
Celebrate chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and support the Jacques Pépin Foundation, funding free culinary and life skills training for individuals facing employment barriers. The 3-hour cocktail-style event features tasting stations from 8–10 chefs, with additional food and beverage purveyors. VIP guests enjoy early access, chef meet-and-greets, demos, premium gifts, champagne, and a caviar bite.
Join us for the final event in a special series hosted by Chefs & Table celebrating Jacques Pépin. While the first two events — Classic French: Recipes from The Art of Cooking and Recipes from Julia and Jacques — were hands-on cooking classes, this final gathering is a festive, multi-course chef collaboration dinner led by Chef Vitaly Paley. Whether you love to cook or simply enjoy great food, these experiences bring the flavors of France and the spirit of Jacques Pépin to life.
Massara is dedicated to the regional cuisine of Campania. The menu is inspired by Chef Stefano Secchi’s childhood memories of visiting Southern Italy and the region’s rich abundance of farms and fisheries, all centered around cooking from both a wood-burning oven and grill. For this very special 90/90 event, Chef Secchi and Chef Wylie Dufresne (Stretch, wd~50) will collaborate in honor of Jacques' 90th Birthday.
Comeback Kitchen is the social enterprise arm of Food Jobs Work, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating poverty through culinary workforce development. It serves as a food production enterprise for program graduates, offering catering services and retail products. Proceeds from Comeback Kitchen directly support Food Jobs Work's culinary training programs, providing opportunities for individuals to gain practical experience and support their transition into the culinary industry.
Dalida celebrates the hospitality, culture, and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. Menus are flexible, plant-forward, and designed to be shared. The team sources locally, reduces waste through full ingredient use, and collaborates with artists. Influenced by Istanbul’s diverse legacy, Dalida tells a story of connection—Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Arabic, and Persian—rooted in San Francisco’s welcoming spirit. For this special 90/90 event, Dalida will offer a selection of Jacques Pépin's recipes prepared with an Eastern Mediterranean pantry.
As Nostrana marks its 20th anniversary and Jacques Pépin turns 90, our restaurant has been selected as one of the 90 international locations to host a dinner in Chef Pépin's honor. We invite you to an extraordinary evening that brings together some of Oregon's most celebrated chefs, winemakers, and culinary voices for a once-in-a-lifetime gathering.
Join us in celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event features a cooking class inspired by recipes from Julia and Jacques: Cooking at Home, the beloved cookbook by Chef Pépin and Julia Child. Chef Vitaly Paley — who has studied and worked with Pépin — will guide you through the techniques and dishes featured in the book.
Vermont Celebrates Jacques!
Even with the summer plant season over and the bake shop closed, Red Wagon will open for a special evening honoring Jacques Pépin. Julie Rubaud and Amy Vogler will cook alongside Molly Stevens, Maura O’Sullivan, Cara Tobin, and Carey Nershi, preparing a country French-inspired multi-course family-style menu with wine and a welcome toast.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary celebration honoring the 90th birthday of the legendary Chef Jacques Pépin. Hosted in the elegant Luce Room at Bistro 888, this exclusive evening brings together lovers of food, tradition, and excellence to pay tribute to one of the most influential chefs of our time. Space is limited for this intimate celebration. Reserve your seat at the table as we toast to 90 years of brilliance, generosity, and gastronomic artistry.
The Josephine is a newly-renovated iconic 90-year-old church–all in the former Our Lady of Lourdes church which had been shuttered since Hurricane Katrina. The evening starts with cocktails crafted by CURE. Chefs Dickie Brennan and Susan Spicer will serve a four-course seated meal inspired by a dinner they co-hosted in 1993 in Napa with fellow NOLA Chef Frank Brigsten. Chef Michel Nischan will join the festivities as a guest chef for this very special NOLA celebration.
Join chef Justin Chapple and Le Creuset's Nate Collier for a festive virtual demo honoring Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday. In partnership with the Jacques Pépin Foundation, they’ll reimagine a classic fall recipe, share tips, ideas, and surprises. Celebrate Jacques, discover a new dish, and support the incredible work of the JPF in this feel-good event.
The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership with Rincon Hill Farm, invites you to a special 90 for 90 dinner celebrating Jacques Pépin. The evening begins with a guided farm tour, followed by a multi-course meal with wine pairings inspired by Pépin’s timeless approach to seasonal cooking. Guests will enjoy a progression of vibrant dishes—from fresh vegetables and seafood to inventive canapés and dessert—all crafted to honor his legacy and the bounty of the Central Coast.
Celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th year with an intimate dinner at NARO. The evening begins with a La Caravelle Champagne reception, followed by a multi-course menu from the NARO team — Korean flavors and seasonality presented through a modern lens — paired with selections from La Caravelle’s cellar.
Join us to celebrate Chef Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday and legacy with Leslie Sbracco, Heidi Krahling, and Roland Passot from 6–9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Enjoy cooking, memories, and conversation hosted by Matthew Shapiro and Fresh Starts Chef Events. Toast the innovator whose foundation supports Homeward Bound’s Fresh Starts Culinary Academy.
