Signature Experience

Welcome Drink at 6:30 P.M., followed by 5-Course Communal Dinner on the Field at 7:00 P.M.

Capital One Exclusive Access Pass

5:30 P.M. Reception in the Nationals clubhouse and behind the scenes tour, followed by 5-Course Communal Dinner on the Field at 7:00 P.M.

Featured Participants

Organizing Chef
Matthias Merges
Folkart Management
Chicago, IL

Host Executive Chef
James Pryor
Levy Restaurants at Nationals Park
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Nominee®
Angel Barreto
Anju
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Semifinalists®
Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss
Lutèce and Pascual
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Nominee®
Carlos Delgado
Causa
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Nominee®
Scott Drewno
The Fried Rice Collective
Washington, D.C.

Juan Olivera and Manuel Olivera
Ceibo
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Winner®
Rob Rubba
Oyster Oyster
Washington, D.C.

James Beard Award Nominee®
Kevin Tien
Moon Rabbit
Washington, D.C.


Our Stadium Chef Dinner returns to Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals! Join our hosts, Marquee Development and our lineup of talented local chefs for a once-in-a-lifetime communal dinner at center field!

Stadium Chef Series - Nationals Park Presented by Capital One is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.