Chef, Author, Culinary Educator, Television Personality, and Artist
Jacques is a world-renowned French chef, bestselling author, television personality, and culinary educator whose career has shaped modern cooking for generations. A multiple James Beard Award and Emmy Award winner, he has hosted numerous acclaimed PBS cooking series, including Essential Pépin, and co-starred with Julia Child in the award-winning Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. Born in France, Pépin trained in classical cuisine and served as chef to French President Charles de Gaulle before moving to the United States. An internationally respected speaker and teacher, he is celebrated for making French cooking approachable while inspiring millions through his books, television, and culinary education.
