On November 1, 2025, Chef Thomas Keller will host an intimate dinner at The French Laundry in honor of Jacques Pépin and in support of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, as part of our 90/90 Celebration Series. The evening promises extraordinary hospitality in service of a purpose far greater than the meal itself—honoring a legacy of teaching with the greatest culinary educators of our time.
The French Laundry has generously committed the proceeds to the Jacques Pépin Foundation to help increase access to free culinary and life skills training in Community Kitchens nationwide. These programs equip individuals with the tools to grow both personally and professionally, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and build confidence for a fulfilling future and career.
The Jacques Pépin Foundation believes that cooking is not only a vital life skill but also a powerful means of connection and dignity. This special evening embodies what we hold true: when people gather around food with intention, everyone has a seat at the table.
Please Note: Tickets for the event will go on sale on July 1 at 10:00 AM PST and may be purchased here at that time.
Tickets are not tax-deductible. The proceeds from the evening will benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation and our work to provide free culinary education and life skills to programs nationwide.
Photo credits: Michael Grimm
