Go Inside America's Test Kitchen with Julia and Bridget!
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Skirball Cultural Center's Herscher Hall
Join us on Wednesday, September 24 at the Skirball Center’s Herscher Hall (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, CA 90049) for a 90-minute deep dive into America's Favorite Cooking Show!
Come join PBS’s popular cooking series and beloved America's Test Kitchen hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison for a LIVE, dynamic insider's look into how the Test Kitchen works — from recipe development to product and ingredient testing, to the science behind cooking.
Julia and Bridget will share 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. Join us for a special night featuring ideas and inspiration with two of the culinary world’s best. Select audience members will get to participate on stage for technique demonstrations and Trivia featuring exciting prizes!
$90 – General Admission Ticket
7pm Program Start Time (House Opens at 6PM)
- Your Choice of Cookbooks (“The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2021-2026" OR “Baking for Two”) sent to your shipping address in advance of the event after your donation has processed.
- Cash Bar in Lobby prior to event
- General Audience seating.
- Access to our most popular member benefit: PBS Passport
$150 – Exclusive Experience Ticket
6pm Start Time
- Signed copy of “Baking for Two” cookbook distributed at the event.
- In-Person Meet & Greet with Julia and Bridget
- Complimentary Beer/Wine Reception + light hors d'oeuvres
- VIP seating
- Access to our most popular member benefit: PBS Passport
- ** Space is limited to 50 tickets **
Tickets are non-refundable.
Location & Parking
Skirball Cultural Center – Herscher Hall
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Click here for directions and parking information.
Complimentary Parking Information
- Primary parking in North Lot (elevator/stair access to check-in plaza)
- Overflow parking in East Lot (short walk + elevator or stairs to venue)
- Signs and staff will guide you every step of the way
Don’t miss this special evening of culinary inspiration, insider secrets, and unforgettable moments with two of public television’s most beloved chefs.
Donate to reserve your seat today. Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable.. Space is limited!
About Julia and Bridget
Julia Collin Davison is an executive editorial director for America’s Test Kitchen. She is also co-host of America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country and is an original cast member of both shows, which are two of the highest-rated instructional cooking shows on television. Julia also is host of Julia at Home, which premiered on Pluto TV in November 2021. Julia began working as a test cook for Cook’s Illustrated in 1999 and led recipe development for America’s Test Kitchen cookbooks for more than a decade. Julia has been a guest on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly & Ryan, The Today Show, Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family, and The Tamron Hall Show. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1996. She received an Augie Award from the Culinary Institute of America and was inducted into the prestigious Disciples d’Escoffier culinary society in 2018.
Bridget Lancaster is an executive editorial director for America’s Test Kitchen. She’s known to millions of fans as a co-host of America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country, which both air on public television. Bridget began working as a test cook for Cook’s Illustrated in 1998; she was also part of the launch team for Cook’s Country magazine and led the magazine’s recipe development. Bridget is the lead instructor for America’s Test Kitchen Online Cooking School and has created hundreds of instructional videos. In her earlier career she cooked in restaurant kitchens in the South and the Northeast, concentrating on pastry. She was inducted into the prestigious Disciples d’Escoffier culinary society in 2018.
America’s Test Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years on Public Broadcasting!
For 25 years, America’s Test Kitchen has been a trusted staple in home kitchens across the country, combining scientific precision with a love of great food. Since its debut in 2001, the show has brought viewers behind the scenes of the test kitchen, where recipes are tested, perfected, and made accessible to cooks of all skill levels.
Airing on public broadcasting stations nationwide, America’s Test Kitchen has built a legacy rooted in curiosity, culinary expertise, and an unwavering commitment to teaching. Over the years, it has evolved from a TV program into a beloved brand that includes cookbooks, magazines, podcasts, and digital content — all designed to help people cook with confidence.
As the show celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, it continues to honor the values that made it a public broadcasting favorite: education, reliability, and a deep respect for the home cook. Here’s to 25 flavorful years — and many more to come.