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Raise your paddle at one of our Napa 90/90 events or bid by proxy if you are unable to attend, and take home an original painting by Jacques, or win a unique lot that few ever have the chance to experience. Your bids support free culinary skills training through community based organizations that help individuals detatched from the workforce gain confidence, skills and employment in food service. Whether in person or by proxy bid, bid high and bid often! We thank you.

Auction Items

For those unable to attend the dinner, proxy bids will be taken.

Jacques Pépin painting,

Jacques Pépin painting, "A Perfect Pairing"

How do you make an original contemporary painting by Jacques Pépin twice as extraordinary? By having it hand etched and painted on a 5-liter Jeroboam of Amuse Bouche wine by renowned winemaker Heidi Barrett. The wine, crafted in the Pomerol style, is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from the Amuse Bouche vineyards in the east Rutherford Hills in Napa Valley. Both the painting and the bottle are signed by Jacques in this truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind offering.

Original acrylic painting on canvas, 20″ x 24″, framed with museum-quality glass, 2024.

Donated by The Artistry of Jacques Pépin, LLC, jacquespepinart.com and Amuse Bouche and John Schwartz

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned at the TORC dinner on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Monday, October 20th at 5:00 pm PST.

Jacques Pépin painting,

Poulet de Bresse

Chickens are a reoccurring theme in Jacques’ portfolio. He captures the character of the birds with his signature sense of charm and whimsy. Poulet de Bresse evokes his memories of France, where these beautiful, exceptionally flavorful chickens are prized. The fluffy white feathers, red cockscomb and blue feet are reminiscent of the French Flag!

Original acrylic painting on paper, 14″ x 20″, framed with museum-quality glass, 2024

Donated by The Artistry of Jacques Pépin, LLC, jacquespepinart.com

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This original painting will be auctioned at the The Art of Being Jacques event on Thursday, October 30th. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Monday, October 27th at 5:00 pm PST.

Jacques Pépin painting,

Edge of Wood

Jacques is a lover of the woods, whether it’s the woods behind his Connecticut home or the forests where he forages for his favorite mushrooms after a rain with his beloved French poodle, Gaston. Jacques memorializes some of his favorite times in this original, signed and dated acrylic painting on canvas.

Original acrylic painting on canvas, 20″ x 24″, framed with museum-quality glass, 2024

Donated by The Artistry of Jacques Pépin, LLC, jacquespepinart.com

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This original painting will be auctioned as a silent auction item at the dinner at Cyrus on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Sunday, October 26th at 5:00 pm PST.

Paris le Plaza Brigade

Jacques remembers his early years at the stove in this extraordinary depiction of the kitchen of the world-famous Le Plaza Athénée during the 1950s, when he left home to work in Paris. The brigade is a hierarchical system that organizes a professional kitchen staff and Jacques started at the bottom. He said “…this was a kitchen unlike any I’d worked in or ever would work in again. I felt like some kid from the minors finally striding onto the turf of Yankee Stadium.”

Original acrylic painting on paper, 18″ x 24″ framed with museum-quality glass, 2024

Donated by The Artistry of Jacques Pépin, LLC, jacquespepinart.com

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This original painting will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.

A Rare Culinary Treasure: Signed First Edition of Jacques Pépin’s La Technique

Published in 1976, Jacques Pépin’s seminal text, La Technique is more than just a cookbook — it’s a cornerstone of modern culinary education. Using more than a thousand step-by-step photos, Jacques Pépin introduced a new style of how to teach culinary technique through cookbooks. This ground-breaking cookbook simultaneously revolutionized the cookbook industry, while instructing home cooks and professionals on critical, timeless, foundational skills, and classic French methods with clarity, concision, and elegance, demystifying everything from knife skills to pastry work.

This first edition, which Jacques will personally sign to you, is a true collector’s item for culinary enthusiasts, book lovers, and anyone who has been inspired by Jacques’ enduring influence. First editions of La Technique, with the original section of color photographs, are scarce, and with Jacques’ signature — priceless! This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a piece of culinary history from one of the world’s most beloved chefs.

This signed copy of a First Edition, La Technique, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a culinary treasure, that embodies Pépin’s lifelong mission: to teach, inspire, and share the joy of cooking.

Donated by Jacques Pépin

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.

Jacques’ Kitchen Treasures

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have Jacques Pépin cooking right beside you every day? This extraordinary lot brings you the next best thing—a remarkable collection of signed treasures from Jacques’ own home and kitchen.

Included are some of the chef’s favorite tools, each infused with his culinary spirit: one of his beloved Mauviel copper sauté pans, an Island Creek oyster knife, an Urbani truffle slicer, a PepperMate pepper mill, a signed Chef Works embroidered apron, and two Jacques Pépin Foundation tea towels.

You’ll also receive a signed, limited-edition giclée print of his painting Flowers for 90 and a mint-condition, autographed two-volume boxed set of his landmark cookbooks The Art of Cooking to guide and inspire you.

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring the artistry, craftsmanship, wisdom, and warmth of Jacques Pépin into your own kitchen—through tools and treasures you can enjoy every day.

Donated by Jacques Pépin and The Artistry of Jacques Pépin, LLC, jacquespepinart.com

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.

Villa San Lorenzo

6 night/7 day stay for up to 12 guests

Enter a world unto itself at Villa San Lorenzo, a stunningly restored 17th-century stone villa with luxurious accommodations nestled on 14 acres in the Alta Langa hills of Piedmont, Italy, with views of rolling mountains and the Italian Alps from your deck, swimming pool, and al fresco dining area.

The villa boasts six bedrooms each with private full bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen with all the equipment you need to cook amazing meals. The salon has floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, a traditional dining table which seats up to 12, and an upstairs with a second-floor living room overlooking the courtyard. Wi-Fi and air conditioning is in every bedroom of the Villa.

Cook in your own professional kitchen or try your hand at making pizza in the traditional wood-fired brick oven. The property is just minutes from town with authentic restaurants and specialty artisanal food and wine shops. This is a spectacular location from which to explore the world-famous Barolo and Barbaresco wine regions.

Reservations are based on availability, on agreed-upon dates through December 1, 2026

Donated by Clay McLachlan

Villa San Lorenzo images by Clay McLachlan

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.

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The Ultimate Culinary Outdoor Experience by Hestan

Fire up flavor and craftsmanship with this extraordinary Hestan package, perfect for those who take their outdoor cooking seriously. This exclusive lot features the 36″ Hestan Outdoor Deluxe Gas Grill with Double Side Burner — a powerhouse of precision, performance, and award-winning design. Made in the USA and built from heavy-gauge stainless steel, this luxury gas grill includes motion-activated Stadium Lights™, a powerful rotisserie, and DiamondCut™ grates for the ultimate sear. And to make it your own, the winning bidder will select their preferred finish from Hestan’s signature palette of 12 bold colors — ensuring your outdoor kitchen is as stunning as it is functional.

To complete the experience, you’ll also receive a curated selection of Hestan cookware and accessories — including grill-safe NanoBond® Molecular Titanium cookware, OvenBond ovenware, Provisions accessories, and a Hestan Market Tote for stylish, everyday utility. Whether you’re hosting under the stars or perfecting the art of the backyard feast, this package brings Michelin-grade performance straight to your patio.

Donated by: Hestan

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.

Four Nights of Magical Luxury at Maui’s Four Seasons Resort

Experience elevated luxury at Maui’s most glamorous beachfront resort, Four Seasons Maui, from your 2-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot, oceanfront Elite Suite with 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Wailea Beach, and the Hawaiian Islands. The oceanfront suites at Four Seasons Resort Maui are a hotel-within-a-hotel, with a dedicated staff led by your own Personal Assistant and a heightened level of privacy, service and amenities, including a remarkable wine collection, round-trip airport transportation, unlimited laundry, daily breakfast, and more.

While on property, you’ll be treated to Four Seasons Maui’s signature Ultimate Dinner for up to 4 guests. This custom gourmet experience prepared exclusively by our chef, with cocktails and wines selected by our sommelier, is served by your own personal waiter in a private spot overlooking Wailea Beach.

This unforgettable Maui vacation includes:

  • 4 nights in a 2-bedroom, 2,400-square-foot, residential-style Elite Suite. The two-bedroom suite accommodates 6 adults, or 4 adults and 5 children
  • 2 full marble bathrooms plus a ¾ bathroom with shower; deep soaking tub
  • The Ultimate Dinner, a private, custom gourmet dinner overlooking Wailea Beach
  • A Guest Experience Management team to customize your stay
  • Round-trip Maui airport transportation for all guests registered to the suite
  • Daily breakfast for all guests in the suite (In-Room Dining or breakfast at Duo)
  • $250 credit to our luxury boutiques: Cabana and 22 Knots
  • Large private lanais with outdoor lounge furniture
  • Complimentary, unlimited laundry service
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access
  • High-definition, 4k wall-mounted televisions with Chromecast streaming capabilities, full cable access and Bluetooth capabilities
  • Complimentary parking for rental cars
  • Complimentary Peloton bikes available in-suite on request
  • 58 complimentary cabanas across the Resort
  • Transportation to all destinations in Wailea
  • 24-hour access to cardio and fitness center

Flights to and from Maui are not included as part of the package.

This package is redeemable through November 30, 2026. The following blackout dates apply:

  • Nov 26 & 27, 2025
  • Dec 20 – Jan 3, 2026
  • Feb 24 – 28, 2026
  • March 14 & 21, 2026
  • August 8 & 15, 2026
  • November 26, 2026
  • Additional blackout dates may apply based on seasonal occupancy levels.
  • Reservations are based on availability.

Donated by Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

All proceeds benefit The Jacques Pépin Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization #CelebrateJacques

This lot will be auctioned in the live auction at Le Grand Pique-Nique, Saturday, October 25, 2025. Please note: Proxy bids for this lot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 22th at 5:00 pm PST.