Stories / In Memoriam

In Memoriam: Gerry Hayden

JBF Editors

JBF Editors

September 03, 2015

Search
Recipes

We are deeply saddened by the passing of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Gerry Hayden yesterday at the age of 50. “Chef Gerry Hayden had a profound influence on our culinary community both as a leader in the farm-to-table movement and as a man whose battle with ALS inspired everyone who saw him continue to do what he and his wife Claudia loved—to create a delicious and noteworthy restaurant,” said James Beard Foundation president Susan Ungaro. “We are proud to have had him as a friend and supporter of our mission.” Hayden cooked several times at the Beard House and at our annual Chefs & Champagne event, and was a four-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: Northeast. Since 2006, Hayden has been running the lauded North Fork Table & Inn in Southold, New York, with his wife, Claudia Fleming. He will be sorely missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.