The James Beard Foundation partners with like-minded brands to help us provide essential funding for programs, initiatives, and events that support the independent restaurant industry.
American Express and Resy
We are proud to partner with American Express and Resy as the official credit card and reservations platform of the James Beard Foundation® and presenting sponsor of the 2026 James Beard Awards®, Taste America, and forthcoming industry programming.
Windstar Cruises
We are proud to partner with Windstar Cruises as our official cruise line. Through our partnership with Windstar Cruises, we have created a series of food-themed itineraries hosted by James Beard Foundation-recognized chefs to immerse guests in epicurean adventures that bring together the best of travel and cuisine from around the globe. The voyages feature nightly dishes curated by the headlining chef, who also perform cooking demonstrations, interact with guests, and lead off-ship excursions to local markets and other sights.
Sodexo
We are proud to partner with Sodexo as our official campus dining partner. The partnership brings local, James Beard Foundation–affiliated chefs to Sodexo-serviced campuses to feature unique dishes for their respective campus communities. Beyond lending their culinary talents, these local chefs will participate in training and development visits throughout the semester to engage with students and provide support to each campus's culinary team, ensuring the vision and integrity of the dishes.
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James Beard Foundation Official Partners
