An evening with José Andrés

The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is proud to announce its 2026 featured Bright Note guest, chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian José Andrés.

Twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, José Andrés is a renowned chef, Emmy Award-winning television personality, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and internationally recognized humanitarian.

In 2010, Andrés founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. To date, Andrés and his team have served over 800 million meals in places like Gaza, Haiti, and Ukraine.