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2026 JBF Gala for Good™

Honoring Chef Daniel Boulud

Fri, November 6, 2026

  • Reception and Silent Auction 6:00 PM

    Dinner and Live Auction 7:00 PM

    The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York City

    2 E. 61st Street

    New York, NY 10065

The James Beard Foundation Gala for Good™ celebrates chefs and other culinary leaders who make our collective future more equitable, sustainable, and delicious.

This year’s Gala will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the James Beard Foundation® by honoring nearly four decades of impact in the culinary world. Join us in celebrating our mission-driven work, while raising funds to help us effect positive change in the culinary industry.


Honoring

Daniel Boulud

Proud Host

Event Sponsors

Official James Beard Foundation Partners