2026 JBF Gala for Good™
Honoring Chef Daniel Boulud
Fri, November 6, 2026
Reception and Silent Auction 6:00 PM
Dinner and Live Auction 7:00 PM
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York City
2 E. 61st Street
New York, NY 10065
Tickets go on sale in September!
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.
Honoring
Daniel Boulud
Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur; Philanthropic Supporter
Inquiries:
Aaron Hock
ahock@jamesbeard.org
Support Levels
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 as 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.
For guests who are active Young Patrons members for diners under 40. Dinner seating for one guest at a table of 10.
Honoring
Daniel Boulud (Photo: Bill Milne)
Proud Host
Official James Beard Foundation Partners
