Behind the Scenes at the James Beard House

James Beard Award-winning chef Daniel Boulud and his team plating for service during the “Dinner with Daniel” event held at the James Beard House on Monday, March 31, 2014. (Courtesy of Ken Goodman)

With the unveiling of the JBF Kitchen Cam, curious cooks and foodies can now get a look at how renowned chefs go about creating dinner at the James Beard House.

Viewers can toggle between three separate cameras: a full view of the kitchen, the stovetop, and the counter where dishes are prepped and plated. 

The launch, which took place Monday, coincided with a dinner prepared by chef Daniel Boulud and his team, with dishes from his latest book, “Daniel: My French Cuisine.”

James Beard Foundation president Susan Ungaro, via the Kitchen Cam, called Boulud a “master conductor” and a “tough act to follow.”

The livestream starts about 5 p.m. and lasts for several hours, as each course is prepped, plated, and sent out to diners.

The JBF Kitchen Cam will stream most James Beard House events. Upcoming dinners include: Songkran Thai New Year Celebration, with Pichet Ong, Jet Tila, and Hong Thaimee on April 11; Made in Memphis, with JBF semifinalists Michael Hudman and Andrew Ticer on April 22.