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: Palm Desert, CA
The Gardens on El Paseo, 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, 92260
Fri, Mar 20
FOJBB: Florence, SC
Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, 201 South Dargan Street, Florence, SC, 29506
Sat, Mar 28
FOJBB: New York, NY
Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 East 79th Street, New York, NY, 10075
Mon, May 4
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 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.
