Cochon555 executes a host of authentic, nose-to-tail food events focused on raising awareness for heritage breeds. The events circulate both educational and inspirational messages to more than 16,000 guests a year via an array of expressions including; the signature Cochon555 (new world cuisine) and Heritage BBQ (old world global grilling cultures) competitions, Heritage Fire (live-fires) and more.

This one-of-a-kind culinary tour features five chefs cooking five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause. After a dual guest/judge vote, the winner is crowned the “Princess/Prince of Porc”. The 14-city tour kicks off in January, connecting quality-driven diners with family farmers, winemakers, restaurateurs, brewers, and distillers while contributing to Piggy Bank, a 501(c)(3) charity.

Grand Cochon spotlights the 'Best 3 Bites' from all Cochon555 tour competition cities. 14 chefs cook 14 pigs in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all showdown. The winner is crowned “Queen or King of Porc". The decadent ticket features all-in tasting of caviar, oysters, cheese, wines, beers, cider, spirits, and more.

Heritage Fire is a hyper-local, whole animal, live-fire bacchanal. It celebrates the raising, cooking, and eating of heritage breed animals (beef, lamb, goat, rabbit, fish, birds) raised with purpose and passion. Each event features 3,500+ pounds of fire-kissed meat roasted en plein air by 50+ chefs. The first is held on a mountainside during the Classic in Aspen, the second at a Napa winery mid-August.

Heritage BBQ is a whole-hog competition dedicated to a global celebration of barbecue. Winemakers, distillers, brewers, bartenders – hospitality’s biggest talents take guests on a journey that is at once delicious and inspiring. From Malaysia to Korea and Argentina to the Caribbean, Old World recipes are creating taste memories to last a lifetime and change the lives of pig farmers everywhere.

Piggy Bank (PB) is a farm-in-the-making providing solutions for emerging farmers looking to raise heritage breed pigs. The goal is to provide free genetics (piglets) alongside an online trove of business plans and crucial start-up information to family farms. Data sharing, sales networks, best practices – we call it Open Access Agriculture (OAA). Piggy Bank is a 501(c)(3).

An Elite Rewards Program perfect for diners who travel in search of rare culinary experiences. Membership supports charity and connects card-holders to a national constellation of chefs offering complimentary tastings. Members also get invited to a reservations-only degustation dinner series featuring guest chefs and celebrity guest components on the Saturday night before events.

Dedicated to bringing back the “Art of Cocktail Hospitality," barkeeps go whole-bottle in this competition within a competition featuring spirit-slingers nationwide. Similar to Grand Cochon, 14 winners from 14 cities will compete at a grand finale called “Last Call” in Chicago in October. Think artful drink and boozy victories earned one sip at a time.

Peruse the great selection of T-Shirts and various Cochon555 related items from our great partners around the country. Have something that would look great with a pig on it? We love collaborations. A portion of all sales benefits Piggy Bank.