Friends of James Beard Benefit ® events are 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.
Upcoming FOJBB Events
FOJBB: Detroit, MI
Country Club of Detroit, 220 Country Club Drive, Detroit, MI, 48236
Fri, May 30
FOJBB: Washington, D.C.
Dock5, Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Sun, Jun 1
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Jun 19
FOJBB: Newport Beach, CA
VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
Fri, Jun 27
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Fri, Jul 18
FOJBB: Staten Island, NY
Blue Pearl, 37 Navy Pier Court, Staten Island, NY, 10304
Wed, Jul 30
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Aug 21
FOJBB: Lenox, MA
Canyon Ranch Lenox, 165 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, 01240
Thu, Sep 18
Benefits can be presented in a variety of formats:
A multi-course tasting menu, a family-style Sunday Supper, or a walk-around party
Hosted by a single chef or a group of chefs from a particular city or region
A restaurant can host its own stand-alone benefit, or a benefit can take place within a larger festival
Benefit hosts will be acknowledged in our digital media.
If you're interested in hosting a benefit or would like to learn more, please contact our Director of Special Fundraising Initiatives Izabela Wojcik at iwojcik@jamesbeard.org or 212.675.4984x248.
By holding a Friends of James Beard Benefit, chefs have the opportunity to stage a high-profile event that supports James Beard Foundation programs.
