Farmer Lee Jones is a farmer at the Chef’s Garden in Ohio, the farm his family has owned for decades. They are committed to reviving heirloom vegetables and discovering exciting new varieties, all while telling their stories and farming sustainably so their vegetables are dense with flavor and nutrition.

Chef Jamie Simpson is the Executive Chef Liaison at The Culinary Vegetable Institute. He hails from a small town in Summerville, S.C., and is en route to becoming a young highly sought-after chef. He began his culinary career in a serendipitous fashion after leaving the music industry and his job at a recording studio.

Chef Christian Têtedoie’s culinary journey began at 7, practicing in his parents’ kitchens. At 11, a gift from his uncle, “La Cuisine du Marché” by Paul Bocuse, sparked his vocation. By 17, he became France’s Best Apprentice, gathering experience from Michelin-starred restaurants to the Elysée Palace. In 1986, he opened his own acclaimed establishment in Lyon, earning the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1996 and a Michelin Guide Macaron in 2000. In 2010, he embarked on a new venture at the Antiquaille on Fourvière hill.

Chef Alexandre Berthaud, the Chef de Cuisine and Head of Research and Development at Le Traiteur Té. From receiving his first copper pan at 9, Chef Alexandre’s culinary passion ignited early. Married to a pastry chef from la Grande Épicerie de Paris, he’s a devoted family man with 2 young children.

Constructed in 1890, the grand National Union Building is located in downtown Washington, DC.

Attendees to this event enjoyed exclusive demonstrations and the opportunity to see firsthand the culinary artistry of our 2024 Ambassadors, Chef Jamie and Farmer Lee, as they prepared samples of sous-vide delights to taste.

Renowned chefs, guests, and colleagues gathered to experience breathtaking views overlooking Bangkok’s impressive city skyline.

Built in the mid-19th century, Solar Real is an architectural masterpiece in the historic Santa Teresa neighborhood with cinematic views over the city center and lush surrounds. This location played host to the first ISVD celebration in South America.