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

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 by Dear Media

May 14, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

Katie Lee Biegel interviews Gail Simmons about her experiences on Top Chef and tips for being a good guest.

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 Kitchen IG: @katieleebiegel @allonthetableofficial   TikTok: @KatieLeeBiegel @allonthetableofficial Facebook: Katie Lee Biegel…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Lee Biegel

Guest: Gail Simmons

Topics covered

  • Top Chef
  • guest etiquette
  • cooking
  • entertaining
  • nostalgia

Keywords

  • Top Chef
  • Gail Simmons
  • Guesting
  • guest etiquette
  • dining tips

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Organizations: Dear Media

Products: Guesting

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