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.
Featured FOJBB Events
Sat, Apr 25
FOJBB: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Masters of Sabor hosted by Ayesha Nurdjaja
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Tue, Apr 28
FOJBB: Ann Arbor, MI
Echelon x Barda: Collaborative Wood-Fired Dinner
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Mon, May 4
FOJBB: New York, NY
YVP Presents, The Dinner of the Year: The Original Met Gala Red Carpet Watch Party
More on: FOJBB: New York, NYBenefits 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 Janae Butler, Senior Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships at jbutler@jamesbeard.org.
By holding a Friends of James Beard Benefit, chefs have the opportunity to stage a high-profile event that supports James Beard Foundation programs.
