McDonald’s is taking reservations for a free chef’s table in New York
Top Chef winner Tristen Epps-Long hosts the one-day experience on October 29. Reservations open October 22.
Vancouver Television · October 21, 2026
A reservation for McDonald’s? This time, yes. Inside the Golden Arches is a complimentary chef’s-table experience coming to New York City for one day on October 29.
Top Chef Season 22 winner Tristen Epps-Long, who previously worked at McDonald’s, will guide guests through the preparation of familiar favourites. The menu includes the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Egg McMuffin, Chicken McNuggets and fries.
Reservations open October 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern—10 a.m. in Vancouver—with a maximum of two seats per booking. Places are limited and offered first come, first served through the booking link in McDonald’s official announcement.
This is a New York event, not a Canadian restaurant launch. A reservation is required; the announcement does not promise walk-in seating.
New York City, October 29, 2026. Complimentary, reservation required. Booking opens October 22 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. Vancouver time; first come, first served, maximum two seats per reservation.
Source: McDonald’s official announcement and reservation link ↗
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