Madison Beach Hotel
- When
- December 18, 2025
- Where
- Madison Beach Hotel Madison, CT
Join us for the culmination celebration on Jacques’ actual 90th birthday in his hometown. The Madison Beach Hotel in Connecticut will host the ultimate birthday bash. Be a part of culinary history and don’t miss this celebratory event!
Highlights
- This event will be held on Jacques’ 90th birthday. Honoree Jacques Pépin will be in attendance with Claudine Pépin and Rollie Wesen, Executive Director of the JPF
- Located in Jacques’ hometown, the historic Madison Beach Hotel is Connecticut’s only beachfront boutique resort and spa. Home to 33 elegant rooms, all with views and balconies, the AAA four-diamond New England beach resort and part of Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, is a destination for casual elegance in a quintessential New England town.
- The resort is less than two hours from Manhattan, just over two hours from Boston, and less than half an hour from the Tweed New Haven Airport
- Cocktail reception followed by a 5-course menu with wine pairings, with a very special birthday cake
- Live auction hosted by Jacqueline Towers-Perkins and Claudine Pépin with exclusive artwork, travel packages, and truly one-of-a-kind experiences
Details
- JPF Members will have early access to ticket sales; join now since this event is sure to sell out fast!
- For questions about tickets or seating, please email events@jp.foundation
- Tickets will go on sale during the fall of 2025
- Tickets are non-refundable but transferrable. We appreciate your understanding.
- Proceeds will support the Jacques Pépin Foundation. Your ticket purchase helps transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support
Event Host
Mo Jalil
Executive Chef, The Madison Beach Hotel
Classically trained at the Notre Dame Culinary School in Jerusalem and Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, Mo Jalil has been honing his craft for nearly forty years. His creative fusion of international cuisines is the result of a career that spans Asia, Europe, Africa and the United States. From the five-star American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem to the Maxwell House in New York, and the Connecticut Shoreline, Mo has worked and trained with the best. Before joining Madison Beach Hotel, he served as the Executive Production Chef for Connecticut’s leading catering company. Mo’s cuisine is recognized not only for flavor but also for creative presentation.
