An Evening with America’s Test Kitchen

Schedule

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa | San Diego, CA

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Join KPBS and America's Test Kitchen hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster for an insider's look into how the Test Kitchen works.
About this Event

An Evening with America's Test Kitchen

This fun-filled, live experience reveals how America’s Test Kitchen develops recipes, tests products and ingredients. And who does all that grocery shopping and dish washing? Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster will share the science behind cooking and what they’ve learned after 25 years on set including techniques and tips, favorite recipes and what they can’t live without in their own kitchens. It’s a night for food lovers filled with ideas and inspiration with two of the culinary world’s best.

Highlights include:

  • Learn what it takes to be a test cook
  • Discover what goes into a winning recipe
  • Trivia and prizes
  • Q & A with Julia and Bridget

All guests will receive a copy of the TV series companion cookbook, The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook, 2001-2026.


Event timeline:

5:30pm Pre-Show Meet & Greet, available only to $120 ticket holders
6:30pm Theater doors open for seating
7:00pm Show begins
8:00pm Audience Q&A
8:30pm Good night


About the series

Since 2001, America’s Test Kitchen has been captivating culinary enthusiasts with our unique, scientific approach to cooking. America’s Test Kitchen airs Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays on KPBS-TV at 2:00 p.m. and can be streamed anytime on KPBS+.





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Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Pre-Show Meet & Greet and Book Signing

Info: Join us for light refreshments and a chance to have your book signed by America’s Test Kitchen Chefs Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster. Note: this is exclusive opportunity available to guests who purchase the $120 ticket package.


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Show Begins

Info: Make your way to the Legacy Theatre and get ready to enjoy tips, tests and stories from America’s Test Kitchen Chefs Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster


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Where is it happening?

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa, 875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, United States

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USD 71.21 to USD 129.89

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