2025 RCA James Beard House Event
RCA to Honor Julia Child at The James Beard HouseRCA Members: We have been invited back to cook at the historic James Beard House, and we need some of our most talented members to represent the RCA and create an innovative dining experience to benefit both the RCA and The James Beard Foundation. The event will occur over two nights, October 23-24, 2025, in New York City. Applications for the opportunity to cook at The James Beard House are now open for current RCA members! Please click the link below to download the chef application and apply by February 28. We've also included the prospectus and sponsorship opportunities summary for your information. 2025 Event Prospectus |
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| Participating chefs will collaborate on a high-end meal consisting of passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by plated courses with the theme of “Julia, The Original Celebrity Chef.” Seating is limited, but each chef should plan on cooking for 140 people over two consecutive nights, to account for both the seated attendees and the additional staff. Applications for the culinary team closed February 28th, so don’t delay! Applications will be reviewed by a select committee and selected applicants will be announced at the RCA Conference Awards Luncheon on March 20th in St. Louis. Please make sure to note any additional sponsorship which can be provided by your company or your suppliers and know that your company will also have the opportunity to place branded items into the gift bag for attendees. |
About Julie Child, James Beard, and the Research Chefs AssociationJulia Child was the original celebrity chef, an author, and a television personality. She brought French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs. The culinary world, especially in the United States, would not be what it is without her countless contributions. In addition to her many achievements and influences, she was also a very close and dear friend of Chef James Beard, who she called “Jim.” She often spoke fondly of his many influences and was the driving force for both preserving The James Beard House and establishing The James Beard Foundation. She felt strongly that there should be a place for everybody in the culinary profession to come together. For more than 30 years, The James Beard Foundation has been able to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability. The Foundation does so much for our industry and our people, which is why the Research Chefs Association would like to both support The James Beard Foundation and honor Chef Julia Child through the theme of this fundraising event: Julia, The Original Celebrity Chef. The Research Chefs Association is the trade organization and the leading professional community for chefs in food research and development. The members of the organization are the pioneers of the discipline of Culinology, the blending of culinary arts and the science of food. Founded in 1996 by a group of research chefs dedicated to overcoming challenges facing the food product development professional, the Research Chefs Association (RCA) has grown to more than 850 members. Today, RCA is the premier source of global and inclusive culinary and technical information for the food industry, with a professionally diverse membership including chefs, food scientists, and other industry professionals who are shaping the future of food research and development. Photos by Mark Cartier |
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