Considered the greatest culinary educator of our time, Jacques Pépin has dedicated the majority of his career to teaching technique by authoring over 30 cookbooks and hosting 13 public television series.
An iconic chef, author, teacher, television personality, and artist, his legendary impact has touched lives and kitchens across decades and generations.
In collaboration with chefs and restaurants spanning the nation, we will celebrate Jacques through December 2025.
We are excited to launch our biggest initiative ever: the 90/90 Dinner Series. These ticketed dinners, celebrating Jacques’ 90th birthday in 2025, are designed to generate significant support to advance our mission of improving lives through culinary education.
Most importantly, each chef and restaurant has pledged that proceeds from these exclusive events will directly benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation, and directly support our community kitchen programs and educational videos, creating a cycle of support that empowers individuals and communities.
Thank you! Your participation ensures a lasting impact on communities nationwide.
Join us in creating celebrations that change lives through culinary education
Top chefs and restaurants across the country are coming together to host 90 celebration dinners, with proceeds supporting the Jacques Pépin Foundation and its mission to empower communities through culinary education.
Families and friends nationwide are gathering for Home Cook Celebrations, inspired by Jacques' recipes, to share festive meals while supporting the Foundation’s work.
Our community is connecting online through live-streamed events on social media and other platforms, raising awareness and support for the Jacques Pépin Foundation.
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October 23-November 2
Chefs, vintners and friends from the Bay Area are thrilled to welcome Jacques Pépin to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys as we join him in commemorating his 90th birthday with an 11-day series of special celebrations. We hope that you will look over the exciting events we have planned and spend some time with us in honoring this extraordinary chef, artist, teacher and friend.
July 17
Oak & Reel delivers fresh seafood, house made pasta, and oak-fired flavor in a casual-contemporary space. Through The Culinary Collective, they host and collaborate with celebrated chefs and partner with culinary schools to mentor aspiring talent. This event joins the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s “90 Chefs for 90 Years” series, honoring Chef Pépin’s legacy in culinary education.
July 20
A warm welcome awaits at the Holly Hill Inn, a celebrated restaurant in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass, and a 2025 James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality. Holly Hill Inn is owned by Ouita Michel, herself a JBF nominee and semifinalist several times over, and her husband Chris. Holly Hill Inn is known for imaginative menus, an award-winning wine list, and a bourbon library with over 100 bottles. For this 90/90 event, Holly Hill Inn will feature a multi-course Kentucky dinner with wine pairings, Woodford Reserve bourbon cocktails, and garden tours on the grounds.
July 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Napa Valley’s Frank Family Vineyards alongside Chef Christina Machamer for a stunning culinary journey inspired by the classic flavors of France, perfectly paired with the elegance of our finest estate wines. The evening will commence with a sparkling wine reception on the picturesque Miller House patio, featuring a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres and views of the surrounding vineyards. Guests will then enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner indoors, highlighting an elevated menu of dishes inspired by Jacques Pépin himself.
Join us in celebration of Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday as one of 90 chefs to host a ticketed dinner at your restaurant.
Your participation in this monumental campaign will honor Jacques Pépin’s legacy and secure the future of the Jacques Pépin Foundation for years to come.
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Gatherings in Florida and Tennessee spread the 90/90 celebration through the south. Chef Maneet Chauhan and Chef Brian Riggenbach hosted a four-course brunch in Nashville. Miami’s Sereia featured a six-course meal from top chefs. Chef Norman Van Aken’s gala at Norman’s in Orlando closed the month with elegant, heartfelt celebrations.
The 2025 celebration of Jacques’ 90th birthday is off to a smashing start, with several fantastic events in January. And, we’d be remiss if we didn’t also tell you about one of our favorite moments from the end of 2024: Jacques’ 89th birthday dinner! Here’s what’s been going on since Jacques turned 89: