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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 54 MIN

Gail Simmons on Top Chef Over The Years and Tips on How To Be A Good Guest

from All on the Table with Katie Lee Biegel

In this episode of All on the Table, I sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Gail Simmons. Gail and I first met on the set of Top Chef, and we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of the show, behind-the-scenes moments, and how it all began.Gail also shares insights from her new book, Guesting (available for preorder), offering practical, modern advice on how to be a thoughtful, gracious guest—and what not to do when you’re invited into someone’s home. Guesting is not limited to homes, Gail also dives into the do's and don'ts of being a restaurant guest, with useful information about how much to tip.Whether you’re a longtime Top Chef fan, love entertaining, or just want to up your guesting game, this conversation is full of nostalgia, humor, and takeaways. Follow Gail @gailsimmonseats. Check out Guesting here: https://amzn.to/3QZo7C7.Discover the Boar’s Head craftsmanship behind every bite at your local deli (or deli counter).For more Katie Lee, follow along on:YouTube: Katie Lee KitchenIG: @katieleebiegel @allonthetableofficial  TikTok: @KatieLeeBiegel @allonthetableofficialFacebook: Katie Lee BiegelProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of All on the Table, I sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Gail Simmons. Gail and I first met on the set of Top Chef, and we take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the early days of the show, behind-the-scenes moments, and how it all began.Gail also shares insights from her new book, Guesting (available for preorder), offering practical, modern advice on how to be a thoughtful, gracious guest—and what not to do when you’re invited into someone’s home. Guesting is not limited to homes, Gail also dives into the do's and don'ts of being a restaurant guest, with useful information about how much to tip.Whether you’re a longtime Top Chef fan, love entertaining, or just want to up your guesting game, this conversation is full of nostalgia, humor, and takeaways. Follow Gail @gailsimmonseats. Check out Guesting here: https://amzn.to/3QZo7C7.Discover the Boar’s Head craftsmanship behind every bite at your local deli (or deli counter).For more Katie Lee, follow along on:YouTube: Katie Lee KitchenIG: @katieleebiegel @allonthetableofficial  TikTok: @KatieLeeBiegel @allonthetableofficialFacebook: Katie Lee BiegelProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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