Be My Guest with Ina Garten is a cooking show that premiered on Food Network on March 26, 2022. It marked a new chapter for Ina Garten after years of her hit show Barefoot Contessa. Unlike her previous instructional programs, Be My Guest focuses on the art of hospitality and connection.
Filmed primarily at her iconic “barn” in East Hampton, the show features Garten welcoming high-profile guests (one per episode) to share a meal. Ina cooks a meal tailored to her guests’ tastes and preferences, and the two share stories, swap recipes, and take walks around the property and neighborhood.
The program retains Garten’s instructional approach, with clear demonstrations and detailed explanations of recipes. However, the tone is more conversational and intimate compared to structured, theme-based cooking episodes seen in her previous shows. Additionally, guests often cook alongside Garten, contributing a signature dish of their own to the meal.
Ina Garten has served as the show’s host since its debut. The show has featured several notable guests, including foodie Stanley Tucci, Ina’s long-time friend Jennifer Garner, comedian and writer Tina Fey, fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay, 11-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actor Nathan Lane, and The Gilded Age star Christine Baranski. In addition, the show frequently features appearances by Ina’s husband, Jeffrey Garten.
