Ina Garten Welcomes Allison Janney, Jon Batiste, Hoda Kotb & Michael Barbaro to Her East Hampton Table

Ina Garten Announces New Season of Be My Guest with Star Lineup

East Hampton’s Ina Garten is back, opening her kitchen—and her barn—to friends, laughs, and mouthwatering recipes in a brand-new season of Be My Guest with Ina Garten. The show premieres Saturday, April 11 at 12 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network, streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+.

Allison Janney: Broadway, Baked Fontina & Cacio e Pepe

Ina kicks off the season with actress Allison Janney, swapping Broadway mishaps, figure-skating stories, and stage-fright secrets over Baked Fontina. Then she teaches Allison to master Cacio e Pepe and Lemon Vinaigrette—two recipes the star has always wanted to nail.

Ina Garten, Allison Janney and Baked Fontina, as seen on Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Season 8. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Jon Batiste: Music, Memories & Red Beans

Set featured imageGrammy-winning Jon Batiste starts with Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars for nostalgia, then takes over the kitchen to make his Ma’s Louisiana-Style Red Beans and Rice, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from his once-in-a-lifetime performances.

Hoda Kotb: Mezze Boards & Fried Chicken

TV host Hoda Kotb joins Ina for an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta before tackling her favorite dish: fried chicken, with laughs and stories along the way.

Michael Barbaro: Podcasting Meets the Kitchen

Later, The Daily host Michael Barbaro trades podcast tips for cocktail making as Ina serves Chicken Marbella and Michael mixes his signature Old-Fashioned.

Don’t miss a bite—premieres Saturday, April 11 at 12 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.