National Restaurant Association Show 2026 Preview

Take in bold flavors and culinary innovation at The Tasting Zone at the Culinary Experience. Join us after several cooking demonstrations to sample what renowned chefs create live for attendees. You can also meet your favorite chef after their demo during their book signing. Books are available for purchase at each chef’s signing session, or prior to the signing at the National Restaurant Association Show Bookstore in the Grand Concourse. CONNECT WITH CELEBRATED CHEFS THE CULINARY EXPERIENCE

LEAH COHEN RENOWNED CHEF, OWNER AND TV PERSONALITY

CHRIS COSENTINO CELEBRATED CHEF, AUTHOR, AND PHILANTHROPIST

RICK BAYLESS AWARD-WINNING CHEF, RESTAURATEUR, AUTHOR AND TV PERSONALITY

Saturday, May 16

Saturday, May 16

Sunday, May 17

Culinary Demo | 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Book Signing | 11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Culinary Demo | 3:15 p.m.-4 p.m.

Culinary Demo | 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

SARAH GRUENEBERG AWARD-WINNING CHEF, TV PERSONALITY AND AUTHOR

MICHAEL MINA CHEF, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF MINA GROUP

LAMAR MOORE CELEBRATED CHEF, OWNER AND TV PERSONALITY

Monday, May 18

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

Culinary Demo | 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Demo Tasting | 4:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Culinary Demo | 12 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Book Signing | 12:45 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Culinary Demo | 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

BARTON SEAVER CHEF, AUTHOR AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE

JET TILA CHEF, RESTAURATEUR, AUTHOR AND TV PERSONALITY

ANDREW ZIMMERN CELEBRATED CHEF, TELEVISION HOST AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

Sunday, May 17

Monday, May 18

Sunday, May 17

Culinary Demo | 3:15 p.m.-4 p.m. Book Signing | 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Culinary Demo | 3:15 p.m.-4 p.m. Book Signing | 4 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

Culinary Demo | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

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