JOIN US OCTOBER 2026

The start of all good things.

Roux is a series of dinners, brunches, parties, panels and food-centric experiences with women at the helm.

Since 2019, Roux has been creating unforgettable events across chef collabs, culinary games to panels, workshops and pop-ups that fill the city with flavor. Each year there is something new, inclusive and always made with our favorite ingredient — women.

Our love letter to the city, Roux is for the food-obsessed, community advocate, design lover and the culinary curious.

October 9 - 11, 2026 | Portland, Oregon

ROUX EVENTS

Friday Party @ The Hoxton

Kick off the Roux weekend! The evening begins with a conversation exploring hospitality, connection, and the importance of creating meaningful experiences in an increasingly disconnected world, followed by a vibrant party designed to bring those ideas to life.

Saturday Dinner at Gado Gado

Celebrate Portland's dining community. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated dinner experience at James Beard–nominated Gado Gado, guest chefs and discovering new favorites along the way. Be apart of an evening that celebrates hospitality, culinary talent, and the power of gathering around the table.

Sunday Brunch & Secret Sauce Panel

Portland loves brunch and we’re excited to bring you all your favorite meal in the morning with a collaborating guest chef! More details to come, stay tuned!

Don’t miss another Secret Sauce Panel discussion Sunday afternoon in partnership with our beneficiary, Xcelerate Women.

2026 LINE-UP

COMING SOON!

  • Claudette Zepeda

    Chef/Owner

  • Soleil Ho

    Writer/Activist

  • Adriana Urbina

    Chef/Chopped Winner

  • Ifrah Ahmed

    Writer/Chef

  • Alicia Kennedy

    Writer

  • Heena Patel

    Chef/Owner

  • Mika Paredes

    Chef/Owner

  • Tamara Hattar

    Chef

  • Megan Sanchez

    Chef/Owner

  • BONNIE MORALES

    Chef/Owner

  • Preeti Mistry

    Chef/Author

  • Gabrielle Martinez

    Chef

  • Christy Goldsby

    Founder

  • Junea Rocha

    Founder

  • Nikki Guerrero

    Founder

  • Lee Hedgmon

    Founder

  • Sabrina Quintana

    Chef

  • Mimi Avelar Castro

    Chef

  • Daphne K. Jenkins

    Chef & Educator

  • Nan Chaison

    Chef/Owner

  • Kate Williams

    Founder

Our 2026 Beneficiary: