Events / JBF Gala

2023 JBF GALA FOR GOOD™

Fri, November 03, 2023

6:30 PM
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York City
Price: Tickets no longer available Stay tuned for Gala 2024 information

Honoring

James Beard Award Winner
Jacques Pépin, 
Chef, Author, Teacher and Founder of the Jacques Pépin Foundation

Google
Honor accepted by

Ellen E. West, Vice President of Investor Relations, Alphabet (Google)

Paul Darrah, Director of Real Estate NYC, Google

Featured Chefs

Host Chef, Michael Mignano, The Pierre, NYC

Ashfer Biju, Baccarat New York, NYC
Chef Bootcamp Participant

James Beard Award Winner
Warda Bouguettaya, Warda Patisserie, Detroit MI
American Culinary Corps Chef

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Kristi Brown, 
 COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar, Seattle, WA
Chef Action Summit Participant and Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Tracy Chang, PAGU, Cambridge, MA
American Culinary Corps Chef, Chef Bootcamp Alum, and Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Alum

James Beard Award Nominee
Tiffany Derry, 
Roots Southern Table and Roots Chicken Shak, Farmers Branch, TX
Chef Bootcamp Alum

James Beard Award Winner
Meherwan Irani,
 Chai Pani and Botiwalla, Asheville, NC
Chef Bootcamp Alum

Elena Terry, Wild Bearies, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Chef Action Summit Participant, Chef Bootcamp Alum, and Legacy Network Advisor

 

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

This event will drive awareness of our impact-driven work, while raising funds to help us affect even greater positive change within the culinary industry.

Black-tie attire suggested
 


Event Leadership

Event Chair
Nancy Lukitsh

Vice Chair
Marva A. Smalls - Paramount

Support Levels

Chair: $30,000

Premium seating for 12, including two seats reserved for special JBF guests (chef program alumni, etc.), with personalized table signage and place cards. Exclusive VIP Kitchen tour during the cocktail hour for you and your guests. Access to exclusive Leadership reception during the event with Champagne toast hosted by JBF CEO, Clare Reichenbach. Prominent listing as Event Chair on-screen, on all collateral materials, recognition from the podium, and a full-page ad in the event program.

 

Vice Chair: $25,000
Premium seating for 12, including two seats reserved for special JBF invitees as your guests, with personalized table signage and place cards. Exclusive VIP Kitchen tour during the cocktail hour for you and your guests. Access to exclusive Leadership reception during the event with Champagne toast hosted by JBF CEO, Clare Reichenbach. Prominent listing as Vice Chair on-screen, on all collateral materials, recognition from the podium, and a half-page ad in the event program.

Benefactor: $15,000
Priority seating for 10, with personalized table signage and place cards. Access to exclusive Leadership reception during the event with Champagne toast hosted by JBF CEO, Clare Reichenbach. Listing as Benefactor on all collateral materials and on-screen.

Benefactor Single Ticket: $1,500
Preferred dinner seating at a table of 10, with access to exclusive Leadership reception. Listing as Benefactor on all collateral materials and on-screen.

Standard Single Ticket: $1,000 (limited availability)
Dinner seating at a table for 10, with access to general reception.

Young Patrons Single Ticket: $500 (limited availability)
For guests who are active Young Patrons members. Dinner seating at a table for 10, with access to general reception.

Table & Ticket Inquiries
Contact Aaron Hock: ahock@jamesbeard.org 

Ticket and table purchases are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law, less $335 per guest for food and beverage served.

Menu

COCKTAIL RECEPTION 

James Beard Award Semifinalist Kristi Brown, COMMUNION Restaurant & Bar, Seattle, WA
Deep-Fried Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Po' Mi with Collard Kimchi, Chicken Liver Pâté, and Watermelon Hot Sauce
Nut-free and shellfish-free; Contains alliums, dairy, and gluten

James Beard Award Semifinalist Tracy Chang, PAGU, Cambridge, MA
Hamachi Sashimi with Tamari, Lime, Garlic, and Shiso 
Dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; Contains alliums and raw fish

Elena Terry, Wild Bearies, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Wild Rice Fritter with Spicy Berry Sauce and Pepita Brittle
Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free; Contains alliums

Michael Mignano, The Pierre                                                                               Nashville Hot Fried Cauliflower Sandwich with Half-Sour Pickles and Garlic Aïoli
Vegan and nut-free; Contains alliums and gluten 

Dosa Waffle with Coconut–Tomato Chutney and Sambar Syrup
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and nut-free; Contains alliums and dairy

Chicken Pot Pie Samosas with Thyme Jus 
Nut-Free; Contains alliums, dairy and gluten 

“Blooming” Carciofi alla Romana with Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano and Romesco Sauce 
Vegetarian; Contains alliums, dairy, gluten, and nuts              

Japanese Wagyu Tartare Pani Puri with Meyer Lemon Aïoli, Cured Egg Yolk, Golden Ossetra Caviar, and Calamansi Mimosa Shot
Dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free; Contains alcohol and alliums 

Dough Chardonnay 2020
Dough Pinot Noir 2021

DINNER MENU

First Course 
Ashfer Biju, Baccarat Hotel New York
Long Island Delicata Squash with Beluga Lentils, Pickled Eggplant, Radishes, and Roasted Red Pepper Kara Chutney
Vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free; Contains alliums

Markham Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Second Course 
Tiffany Derry, Roots Southern Table and Roots Chicken Shak

Smashed Cucumber with Smoked Trout, Roe, Cream Cheese Panna Cotta, and Everything Bagel Seasoning Dukkah
Gluten-free, nut-free, and shellfish-free; Contains alliums and dairy

Argyle Nuthouse Riesling 2021

Third Course
Meherwan Irani, Chai Pani and Botiwalla

Khichadi > Kodo Millet with Mung Beans, Yogurt–Chickpea Kadhi, Mustard Seed Tadka, Okra Fries and Cilantro Oil
Vegetarian and gluten-free; Contains alliums, dairy and nuts

MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022

Fourth Course
Michael Mignano, The Pierre
Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef New York Strip Steak with Butternut Squash Purée, Boulangère Potato Pavé, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, and Persimmon Gastrique
Dairy-free, gluten-free and nut-free; Contains alliums 

Textbook Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

DESSERT RECEPTION

Warda Bouguettaya 
Chocolate and Pear Financiers 
Gluten-free; Contains dairy, kosher gelatin, and nut

Michael Mignano, The Pierre, New York, NY

Mignano Bar > Cashew–Macadamia Nut Caramel with Manjari Chocolate Ganache, Caramelized Puffed Rice, Graham Cracker Crust, and Hawaiian Sea Salt 
Vegetarian; Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Apple Pie Pops
Nut-free and vegetarian; Contains dairy and gluten

Campfire S’mores > Hazelnut Crunch Ganache with Toasted Marshmallow Cream and Vanilla Cookie Crunch
Vegetarian; Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Sicilian Cannoli Bar with Vanilla Whipped Ricotta
Vegetarian; Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Bourbon–Pecan Tarts
Vegetarian; Contains dairy, gluten, and nuts

Maple Pot de Crème
Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian; Contains dairy

Roasted Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cinnamon Cream
Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian; Contains dairy

Gingerbread Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting
Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegetarian; Contains dairy  

Dough Chardonnay 2020
Dough Pinot Noir 2021

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