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.
October 23
Join renowned chefs Michael Symon and Vinnie Cimino for an intimate evening at Cordelia in Cleveland celebrating culinary legend Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday. This dinner celebrates Midwest cooking and the values that define the region — community, friendship, and the power of good food to bring people together. Experience an unforgettable night as two of the city’s most beloved chefs pay tribute to the chef who has inspired generations of cooks around the world. Come for the food, stay for the stories, and celebrate the timeless bond between great cooking and great company.
October 23 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Jacques and Claudine Pépin for a celebratory dinner with chefs Kyle Connaughton and Sean O’Toole. Enjoy Napa Valley wines, birthday cake by Lincoln Carson and Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut bourbon.
October 25 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Celebrate Jacques Pépin with twenty top Bay Area chefs at The Culinary Institute of America at COPIA for a reception, family-style dinner with celebratory wines, live auction, and a birthday cake toast.
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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The 90/90 Celebration Campaign continued nationwide in September, bringing together communities in New York, Seattle, and Dallas. Each event offered extraordinary dining while supporting the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s mission to expand access to culinary education and empower individuals and communities.
Unique celebrations brought the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s 90/90 festivities to new heights in August 2025. Two distinctive approaches to the format of a 90/90 celebration showcased the Foundation’s mission and honored both fine dining and community empowerment.
Who can resist a summertime soirée? No matter where you are in the country, the produce is never better than in the good ole summertime, and chefs love to make use of the exquisite ingredients of the season! We were very fortunate to have four fantastic venues host memorable dinners in support of the JPF’s mission in July.