2026 JBF Gala for Good™
Honoring Chef Daniel Boulud and S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Fri, November 6, 2026
Reception and Silent Auction 6:00 PM
Dinner and Live Auction 7:00 PM
Dessert Reception to follow
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York City
2 E. 61st Street
New York, NY 10065
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The James Beard Foundation Gala for Good™ celebrates chefs and other culinary leaders who make our collective future more equitable, sustainable, and delicious.
This year’s Gala will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the James Beard Foundation® by honoring nearly four decades of impact in the culinary world. Join us in celebrating our mission-driven work, while raising funds to help us effect positive change in the culinary industry.
Black-Tie Attire Recommended.
Honoring
Daniel Boulud
Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur; Philanthropic Supporter
Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur; Philanthropic Supporter
and
S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Stefano Marini
President of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages for the Americas
President of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages for the Americas
Hosted By
Gail Simmons
Author, Producer, and Top Chef Judge
Author, Producer, and Top Chef Judge
Featuring Chefs
Host Chef
Tomasz Surowka
The Pierre / New York, NY
Tomasz Surowka
The Pierre / New York, NY
Chef Bootcamp Alum
Ashfer Biju
The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel / New York, NY
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Paul Carmichael
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Kabawa / New York, NY
Ashfer Biju
The Garden at Four Seasons Hotel / New York, NY
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Paul Carmichael
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Kabawa / New York, NY
Katalina Diaz
James Beard Award Winner®
Restaurant Daniel / New York, NY
James Beard Award Winner®
Restaurant Daniel / New York, NY
James Beard Award Nominee®
Vikas Khanna
Bungalow / New York, NY
Vikas Khanna
Bungalow / New York, NY
James Beard Award Nominee®
Richard Lee
James Beard Award Nominee®
Saison / San Francisco, CA
Richard Lee
James Beard Award Nominee®
Saison / San Francisco, CA
Dhanapol Marprasert
Samsaen / New York, NY
Presented by Colossal
Samsaen / New York, NY
Presented by Colossal
Michael Mignano
Wee Burn Country Club / Darien, CT
Wee Burn Country Club / Darien, CT
James Beard Award Semifinalists
Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Don Angie
and San Sabino / New York, NY
Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Don Angie
and San Sabino / New York, NY
James Beard Award Nominee®
Amanda Shulman
Her Place Supper Club / Philadelphia, PA
Amanda Shulman
Her Place Supper Club / Philadelphia, PA
Event Leadership
Ruby Circle
Nancy Lukitsh, Board Chair
Ellen Hanson and Richard Perlman
Nancy Lukitsh, Board Chair
Ellen Hanson and Richard Perlman
Silver Circle
Peter Cameron
Paramount
Mindy Rogers and Jesse Rogers
Rolex
Allison Rose and Dan Rose
Fred Seegal
Kim Williams and Trevor Miller
Peter Cameron
Paramount
Mindy Rogers and Jesse Rogers
Rolex
Allison Rose and Dan Rose
Fred Seegal
Kim Williams and Trevor Miller
Crystal Circle
Woody Campbell
Michelle Freeman
Jillian C. Griffiths and James P. Cusick
Trevor Guthrie
Sara Levine and Andrew Levine
Millus Family and Friends
Jacob Monty
Herb Scannell
Peter Zhang
Woody Campbell
Michelle Freeman
Jillian C. Griffiths and James P. Cusick
Trevor Guthrie
Sara Levine and Andrew Levine
Millus Family and Friends
Jacob Monty
Herb Scannell
Peter Zhang
Honoring: James Beard Award Winner® Daniel Boulud (Photo: Bill Milne)
Honoring: S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water / Stefano Marini, President of Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages for the Americas
Hosted By: Gail Simmons (Photo: Shana Trajanoska)
Featured Chef: Host Chef Tomasz Surowka
Featured Chef: Chef Bootcamp Alum Ashfer Biju
Featured Chef: James Beard Award Semifinalist® Paul Carmichael (Photo: Andrew Bezek)
Featured Chef: Katalina Diaz (Photo: Bill Milne)
Featured Chef: James Beard Award Nominee® Vikas Khanna (Photo: Andrei Severny)
Featured Chef: James Beard Award Nominee® Richard Lee
Featured Chef: Dhanapol Marpraset (Presented by Colossal)
Featured Chef: Michael Mignano
Featured Chefs: James Beard Award Semifinalists Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli (Photo: Alex Staniloff)
Featured Chef: James Beard Award Nominee® Amanda Shulman (Photo: Michael Branscom)
Dinner
Amanda Shulman
- Citrus with Beet Vinaigrette, Hazelnuts, and Tête de Moine Cheese
Contains dairy and nuts
Sinegal Estate Select Series Grenache Rosé 2024
Vikas Khanna
- Spice-Crusted Salmon with Velouté of Tender Coconut, Fresh Turmeric, and Aromatic Indian Spices
Sinegal Estate Select Series Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli
- Don Angie Lasagna with Italian Sausage Bolognese and Whipped Robiolina
Contains alliums, dairy, soy, and wheat
DETAILS by Sinegal Estate Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Richard Lee
- Beef with Endive, Shinko Pear, Black Garlic, and Beef Jus
Contains alliums
Sinegal Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Dessert Reception
Katalina Diaz
- Hazelnut > Whipped Hazelnut Ganache with Praline and Timur Pepper–Caramel Sauce
Contains dairy and nuts - Vacherin Exotique > Passion Fruit Sorbet with Coconut Ice Cream, Compressed Pineapple, and Espelette Meringue
Contains dairy
Michael Mignano
- Candy Apple Crush > Brown Butter Cake with Warm Caramelized Apple, Vanilla Bean–Buttermilk Soft Serve, Brown Butter–Cinnamon Crunch, Toasted Meringue, Hibiscus–Candy Apple Drizzle, and Cinnamon Tuile
Contains dairy and wheat
Tomasz Surowka
- Oishii Berries Tart
Contains dairy and wheat - Pear–Chocolate Tart
Contains dairy and wheat - Lemon Pudding with Blueberry Compote
Contains dairy - Flourless Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Sauce
Contains dairy and nuts - Mini Cheesecake
Contains dairy - Mini Tiramisu
Contains dairy and wheat - Maple Syrup Crème Brûlée
Contains dairy - Gala Apple Tarte Tatin
Contains dairy and wheat - Sicilian Mini Cannoli
Contains dairy and wheat - Key Lime Tarts
Contains dairy and wheat - Macaroons
Contains nuts - Rainbow Cookies
Contains dairy, nuts, and wheat - Vegan Passion Fruit Tart Assortment
Support Levels
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- Premium table seating for 12, including two seats reserved for special JBF guests (chef program alumni, etc.), with personalized table signage.
- Exclusive VIP Kitchen tour during the cocktail hour for you and your guests.
- Prominent listing in Ruby Circle on-screen, on all collateral materials, recognition from the podium, and a full-page ad in the event program.
- Personally signed copy of a Daniel Boulud cookbook for the table host (1 cookbook per table).
- Complimentary Bottle of Champagne with service at your Gala table.
- Recognition in our 2026 Annual Report as member of the “Ruby Jubilee Society” of 40th Anniversary major donors.
- Premium table seating for 12, including two seats reserved for special JBF invitees as your guests, with personalized table signage.
- Exclusive VIP Kitchen tour during the cocktail hour for you and your guests.
- Prominent listing in Silver Circle on-screen, on all collateral materials, recognition from the podium, and a half-page ad in the event program.
- Complimentary Bottle of Champagne with service at your Gala table.
- Priority table seating for 10, with personalized table signage.
- Listing in Crystal Circle on all collateral materials and on-screen.
- Preferred dinner seating for one guest at a table of 10.
- Listing as an Individual Supporter in event program.
Proud Host
Corporate Honoree
Event Sponsors
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
