The Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation was incorporated
in June, 2002 to serve as an ongoing tribute to the
memory of chef Jean-Louis Palladin. The goal is to create
a memorial to his career of uncompromising determination
to seek out and use the best ingredients, mentor talent
wherever he found it, and encourage creativity among
chefs.
When Jean-Louis became ill, his friends, colleagues and customers sprang into action to help him.
Benefit dinners were held all over America to raise money for his medical expenses. When Jean-Louis
passed away in November 2001, the outpouring of generosity by those who rallied to his cause had been
so great that a surplus of funds had been accumulated. These funds have been used to initially fund the
Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation.
The vision and mission of a foundation are its reasons for existing. The vision statement motivates
our organization and articulates its future. The mission statements tell us what we will focus our energies on.
To celebrate the spirit of Jean-Louis Palladin and keep alive his great contributions to the culinary arts.
- To develop programs to increase the understanding and appreciation of high-quality ingredients among
young chefs and food professionals.
- To encourage a continuing supply of quality ingredients for the next generations and to provide
support and opportunities for growers/producers of quality ingredients to connect with one another.
- To foster an exchange of ideas between French and American culinary life.
- To develop programs to provide for the physical health and well-being of culinary professionals.
- To develop other programs consistent with the vision of the foundation.
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