Welcome

Making Baton Rouge children healthy one Fête at a time. Join us for extraordinary events that nourish both body and community.

People sitting and conversing in a stylish lounge with large windows, patterned armchairs, and a crystal chandelier.
Multiple white plates with gourmet appetizers featuring a small portion of food topped with fries, microgreens, and a blackberry, arranged on a marble surface.
Two women wearing medals around their necks standing on stage with a red curtain background, both smiling and wearing chef jackets.
Official Baton Rouge Epicurean Society Logo
Chef wearing a JJ's CAMP apron and cap plating gourmet dishes with blackberries and garnishes on white plates at a culinary event.
Rows of wine bottles displayed on a table covered with a Chilean flag, one bottle adorned with a bronze medal.
Grace Mama Marino on the Stage
Our Mission

Culinary for a Cause

Welcome to the Baton Rouge Epicurean Socety! Making Baton Rouge children healthy one Fête at a time. To enrich the culinary culture for the Capital Area Community while raising funds for childhood nutrition initiatives, educational programs, and scholarships.

BRES is a 501(c)3 presented by the best culinary professionals in the capital area including chefs, restaurateurs, food suppliers, and wine purveyors.

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Two chefs wearing black JJ's Camp aprons prepare and arrange fried chicken dishes on white plates at a wooden serving stand with lit lanterns on each side at an indoor event.
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Our Next Event

Crawfête

 2026

Sunday, March 22, 2026
 @ 
2:00 pm
45
Days
12
Hours
44
Mins
29
Secs

The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society proudly presents one of our signature Culinary for a Cause Events - Crawfête, an unforgettable culinary event celebrating Louisiana’s love for crawfish, gourmet dishes, and local beverage vendors and distilleries.

Tickets on sale Now!

Please contact the Executive Director if you wish to sponsor or purchase a package of tickets.

Impact

Our work speaks volumes

Every event, every dollar, every meal matters in our mission.

Over $1 Million

Funds raised for Baton Rouge Charities since 2007

5000+

Children supported annually

4

Events hosted yearly

Impact

Our 4 Goals

Nourish children

Support local nonprofits addressing childhood health, nutrition, and food insecurity within our community.

Celebrate Culture

Advance Baton Rouge’s vibrant food scene by celebrating the art of food and hospitality through premier culinary and wine events, in partnership with local restaurants, food and beverage suppliers, and talented local chefs.

Salut an Epicurean

Annually honor a hospitality leader whose lifelong dedication has made a meaningful impact on the Greater Baton Rouge community.

Building Futures

Provide scholarship funding to individuals pursuing education and careers in the epicurean arts.

Seven people smiling outdoors holding a large check for $2,000 from Baton Rouge Epicurean Society to Knock Knock Children's Museum dated April 14, 2025.

Join us and make a difference

Every gathering strengthens our community and supports children in need