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.
Featured Platform Events
Thu, Oct 30
Dinner: A Hyper-Seasonal Midwestern Harvest Dinner with 2025 James Beard Award Winner® Karyn Tomlinson
Wed, Nov 5
Dinner: North Fork Catch: A Sensational Seafood Dinner
Wed, Nov 12
Dinner: Flavors of the Caribbean
Presented by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
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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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