JACQUES PÉPIN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION GALA AT NORMAN'S ORLANDO!

February 28 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL

Our founder, Chef Norman Van Aken, will be your host at our Orlando restaurant, NORMAN’S for a Gala Celebration for Jacques Pepin’s 90th Birthday on Friday, February 28, 2025! This 90/90 event will feature a group of talented Orlando chefs, each creating and presenting a selection from our 5-course wine-paired DINNER menu or VIP Reception.

5-Course Wine-Paired GALA Dinner 

$240* (20% gratuity included) + tax 

Add-on our VIP Meet and Greet Cocktail Reception (only available with GALA Ticket Purchase)

$75 + tax

Highlights

--5-course fine-dining menu with wine pairing

--Seating for 90 guests

--Select group of Orlando chefs presenting various courses and hors d’oeuvres

--Pre-Dinner VIP Meet and Greet Cocktail reception available ($75 add-on only available with GALA Dinner Ticket Purchase)

GALA Menu with Chef Presentations

Ryne Wood, BACÁN 

Foie Gras Tart

Mango Gelée, Whipped Crème Fraîche, Ancho ‘Fleur de Sel

Andres Mendoza, Citricos 

Onion Crusted Flounder

 Sweet Potatoes Confit, Fennel, Cucumber, Shellfish Velouté   

Camilo Velasco, Tiffins 

‘Poulet Au Vin Jaune’ 

Pennsylvania Golden Chicken, Black Trumpet and Chanterelles Mushrooms 

Fricassée,   

Black Winter Truffle, Sauce Vin Jaune   

NORMAN'S Team 

(Carlos Robles-Molina, Gloriann Rivera, Kyle Rhodes)

Anchovy & Mirepoix Marinated Pan Roasted Bison Mignon

Toasted Breadcrumbs, Syrah Jus and a Lobster-Potato Gratin with Caviar

Stefan Riemer, Disney-Pastry Culinary Director 

Chef Jacques Chocolate Soufflé Cake 

Champagne Pickled Berries, Tahitian Vanilla Chantilly   

**Wine Pairings will be included with each course

VIP Reception Chef Presentations

Mario Pagán, Chayote 

Gloria’s Arroz con Pollo Croquette, Caper Escabeche, Chorizo Aïoli   

Clay Miller, The Ravenous Pig 

Mini Cheese Soufflés with Winter Truffles  

Wendy Lopez, Reyes Mezcaleria

Pork Terrine with Pistachios, Winter Truffles, Cherries, Morels & Cornichons   

Ryan Ratino, Ômo by Jônt 

Scallop “Black Tie”, Kombu, Black Truffle, 10 Year Old Sake  

Additional Details:

--Part of the proceeds will support the Jacques Pepin Foundation, which helps transform lives through culinary education. We proudly support the 90/90 Celebrations in 2025.

--View the EVENT Listing, view our Guest Chef lineup, and learn more about the Foundation HERE!

DOWNLOAD the GALA Dinner Press Kit HERE

*Price includes 20% gratuity and a 6.5% tax will be charged

**Menu subject to change due to seasonal product availability