AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN Comes to Los Angeles on September 24
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Los Angeles, Calif. – August 14, 2025 – PBS SoCal, Southern California’s flagship PBS organization, announced today an exciting event partnership with America's favorite cooking show – America’s Test Kitchen. Taking place Weds., Sept. 24 at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Herscher Hall (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, CA 90049) the exclusive event will allow local fans the opportunity to join beloved chefs and America’s Test Kitchen hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison for a 90-minute deep dive into the heart of the show. After 25 years on set, Julia and Bridget will make their PBS SoCal LA debut appearance at the event entitled “Go Inside America’s Test Kitchen with Julia and Bridget,” sharing their best stories, time-tested techniques, favorite tools, and kitchen essentials—LIVE on stage. Guests can choose between two ticketing options as listed below which only require a donation to attend. More information on the event can be found at www.pbssocal.org/atk.
The AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN event “Go Inside America’s Test Kitchen with Julia and Bridget” gives long-time fans and newbies a behind-the-scenes look at how recipes are developed, products and ingredients tested and the science that makes cooking both delicious and foolproof. Chefs Bridget and Julia 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. From recipe development to product and ingredient testing, to the science behind cooking, for the event that features 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 -- Program begins at 7:00 PM
- General Admission seating in the theatre
- Your choice of cookbook (one per order):
- The Complete America’s Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2021–2026
- Baking for Two
- Access to the cash bar in the lobby
- Access to PBS SoCal’s most popular member benefit: PBS Passport
$150 – Exclusive Experience (Limited to 50 guests!) -- Exclusive ‘Meet & Greet’ begins at 6:00 PM
- VIP seating closer to the stage
- Meet & Greet Reception with Julia & Bridget (6:00–7:00 PM)
- Complimentary beer & wine + light hors d'oeuvres
- Personalized signed copy of Baking for Two
- Access to PBS SoCal’s most popular member benefit: PBS Passport
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.
Viewers can tune in to the latest season of AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN on PBS SoCal's broadcast channel, PBS SoCal Plus Thursdays at 11 a.m. PT and again on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. PT. The new season of AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN will premiere on Thurs., Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. PT.
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.
The regional event “Go Inside America’s Test Kitchen with Julia and Bridget” is supported in part by the Skirball Cultural Center.
“Go Inside America’s Test Kitchen with Julia and Bridget” is a ticketed event. Tickets are non-refundable. PBS SoCal is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a portion of donations may be tax-deductible.
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About PBS SoCal
PBS SoCal uses the power of public media for good, strengthening the civic fabric of Southern California and providing our community with an essential connection to a wider world. As a local, donor/member-supported non-profit organization, PBS SoCal is available to stream on the PBS app and the PBS Kids App and reaches nearly 19M viewers across 7 Broadcast channels — including 2 primary channels, PBS SoCal and PBS SoCal Plus and 5 digital subchannels. With a commitment to make content available anytime and anywhere for free, PBS SoCal offers programming that reflects the diversity of Southern California and showcases the full schedule of beloved and trusted PBS content spanning Education, News, Environment and Arts & Culture. PBS SoCal also sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations as well as prepares children for kindergarten and beyond by bringing bilingual, hands-on learning experiences to the community for free.
About America’s Test Kitchen
The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is the leading multimedia cooking resource serving millions of fans with TV shows (America’s Test Kitchen, Cook’s Country, and America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation), magazines (Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country), award-winning cookbooks, a podcast (Proof), FAST channels, short-form video series, and the ATK Essential Membership subscription for digital content. Located in a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. Fifty full-time (admittedly very meticulous) test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques. Learn more at AmericasTestKitchen.com/.