FOJBB: New York, NY

Celebrate fashion’s biggest night with an extraordinary culinary experience from YVP. Timed alongside the iconic Met Gala, this exclusive evening features award-winning female chefs presenting a multi-course dinner inspired by the creativity and spectacle of the red carpet.

Guests will enjoy chef-curated cuisine, sommelier-guided wine pairings, signature cocktails, and a live broadcast of the Met Gala arrivals, bringing together fashion, food, and hospitality in one unforgettable evening.

Featured Participants

Chef/JBF Trustee, James Beard Foundation Nominee/TV Personality/Film Producer
Elizabeth Falkner
Los Angeles, CA

Executive Chef and Restaurateur/TV Personality
Silvia Barban
Briscola Trattoria
Brooklyn, NY

Chef and Restaurateur
Casey Thompson
Dallas, TX

Chef and TV Personality
Allison Fasano
Boseman, MT

Co-Founder and Pastry Chef
Bilena Settepani
Settepani
Harlem, NY

For more than 30 years, YVP has been an innovator in immersive event experiences, celebrated for bringing audiences closer to New York City’s most iconic cultural moments. Through collaborations with global brands, chefs, and cultural institutions, YVP curates luxury gatherings where fashion, food, and hospitality intersect, transforming each event into a memorable celebration of creativity, culture, and connection. This evening honors creativity across both fashion and food, while celebrating the chefs and cultural leaders shaping what comes next.

The Original Met Gala Red Carpet Dinner & Celebration is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.