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: Chef Invitational, Sand Valley, WI
Sand Valley Golf Resort, 597 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI, 54457
Fri, Feb 27

FOJBB: Adairsville, GA
Barnsley Resort, 597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, GA, 30103
Fri, Feb 27

FOJBB: Palm Desert, CA
The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Fri, Mar 20
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.


