Located at Pier 57 inside the Market 57 food hall in Manhattan, Platform by the James Beard Foundation is a state-of-the-art show kitchen, event, and educational space dedicated to outstanding culinary arts programming, bringing the Foundation’s Good Food for Good® mission to life.
Photo: Clay Williams
Featuring guest chefs and culinary participants, the show kitchen hosts pioneers of the food and beverage industry—James Beard Award winners, nominees, and semifinalists—as well as incredible emerging talent curated from the James Beard Foundation’s community. Experience the best of American food culture and the people behind it through our classes, demos, panels, dinners, and more!
Questions? Check out our Platform FAQ page or contact platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org.
Black Friday Sale
Get 20% off tickets for December and January Platform events! Use code HOLIDAY20. Deal expires 12/1/2025 11:59 P.M. PT. *Terms and conditions apply
Featured Platform Events
Wed, Dec 3
Collab Dinner: Rijsttafel Reimagined: An Indonesian Ceremonial Banquet
Thu, Dec 11
Oh, Hanukkah! Eden Grinshpan’s Celebration of the Festival of Lights
Thu, Dec 18
Collab Dinner: Navidad Boricua: The Puerto Rican Holiday Table
Support the James Beard Foundation by becoming a member of our Patron Program
In addition to directly supporting our work, Patrons get exclusive perks like custom merch and access to VIP receptions, private events, and a monthly pre-sale for Platform events.
Give the Gift of Platform
Purchase a gift card for friends, family, or yourself to experience the best of American food culture.
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