At a chic New York ceremony in Hudson Yards, Gaggenau was pleased to induct seven incredible, world-renowned chefs into the Gaggenau Black Jacket Society.

The Black Jacket Society recognition honors chefs who strive for perfection, deliver classically inspired dishes and do so with a particular grace and elegance commensurate with the Gaggenau brand. The professional kitchen principle is the foundation of Gaggenau product design. Professional equipment, much like ingredients, must be of the highest quality and add something special to the final dish.

Collage featuring the sleek Hudson Yards bar where the event was hosted.

The inductees to the Gaggenau Black Jacket Society from New York represent some of the most enduring legacies in culinary history, including Chef Eric Ripert’s three MICHELIN-starred restaurant Le Bernadin and Chef Daniel Humm’s restaurant Eleven Madison Park, which is the only vegan restaurant in the world to hold three MICHELIN stars.

Chef Emma Bengtsson receiving her black jacket.
Ryan Hilley, Guide Experiences Manager for MICHELIN North America, Inc.

The evening began with an introduction from Ryan Hilley, Guide Experiences Manager for Michelin North America, Inc., praising the continued partnership between Michelin and Gaggenau, as the Preferred Kitchen Appliance Partner. Heather Ryan, North American Gaggenau Sales and Marketing Director, and Skyler Stevenson, Gaggenau Senior Marketing and Product Manager, kicked off the induction ceremony, presenting each chef with a custom-made black Bragard chef jacket.

Group photo of the night's honorees.

The seven chefs inducted into the Gaggenau Black Jacket Society include:

Chef Eric Ripert, Le Bernadin, Three MICHELIN Stars

Chef Emma Bengtsson, Aquavit, Two MICHELIN Stars

Chef Fredrik Berselius, Aska, Two MICHELIN Stars

Chef Daniel Humm, Eleven Madison Park, Three MICHELIN Stars

Chef Daniel Boulud, Daniel, Two MICHELIN Stars

Chef Junghyun Park, Atomix, Two MICHELIN Stars

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jean-Georges, Two MICHELIN Stars (not pictured)

Collage featuring guests of the event, as well as a black Bragard jacket.

Photography: Adahlia Cole

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MICHELIN Guide statue displayed outside Gaggenau event.

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