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? Please contact: platformbyjbf@jamesbeard.org
Featured Platform Events

Sat, May 10
Dinner: Experience Japanese Excellence with Chefs Masako Morishita, Atsushi Kono, and Atsuko Fujimoto

Fri, May 16
Dinner: Join James Beard Outstanding Restaurateurs for a Chinese-Korean Feast

Sun, May 18
Brunch: A Malaysian Breakfast with James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Kyo Pang

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.