Jacques Pepin's 90th Birthday Bash

This event is sold out! If you would like to join the wait list for Birthday Bash Dinner tickets ($1,500 each) or Dine with Jacques tickets ($5,000 each) please click the blue "Wait List" button below.

Be a part of culinary history and don't miss the culminating 90/90 celebration on Jacques' actual 90th birthday in his hometown!

• 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.
• The four-course dinner will be prepared by Connecticut-based guest chefs: Emily Mingrone and Reneé Touponce. Ron Ben-Israel, chef-owner of a world-renowned couture cake studio, will prepare 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
• Our hotel block at the Madison Beach Hotel is sold out.

Please note, tickets are non-refundable but transferrable. We appreciate your understanding.

Proceeds will benefit the Jacques Pépin Foundation, advancing its mission to transform lives through the power of culinary education. Your ticket purchase is a meaningful contribution toward creating opportunity, fostering community, and changing lives. We are profoundly grateful for your generosity.

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