Live-streamed Met Gala red carpet coverage throughout an elegant cocktail reception, followed by a four-course seated dinner with curated wine pairings.

Featured Participants

Chef/JBF Trustee, James Beard Foundation Nominee/TV Personality/Film Producer
Elizabeth Falkner
Los Angeles, CA

Executive Chef and Restaurateur/TV Personality
Silvia Barban
Briscola Trattoria
Brooklyn, NY

Chef and Restaurateur
Casey Thompson
Dallas, TX

Chef and TV Personality
Allison Fasano
Boseman, MT

Co-Founder and Pastry Chef
Bilena Settepani
Settepani
Harlem, NY

The YVP Met Gala Watch Party is a dazzling celebration of Fashion & Arts—where couture meets culinary brilliance. This exclusive evening brings together award-winning female chefs to craft an inspired tasting experience that honors both fashion and culinary artistry. Timed alongside the iconic Met Gala, the watch party event creates a cultural moment spotlighting women in food and fashion through an unforgettable night of style, creativity, and connection.

The YVP Met Gala Red Carpet Watch Party 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.