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McDonald’s to Host Free Chef’s Table Event in New York City
McDonald’s is hosting a free chef’s table in New York City on October 29, giving guests a closer look at how some of its popular foods are prepared.
The one-day event, called Inside the Golden Arches, is led by Top Chef Season 22 winner Tristen Epps-Long, who previously worked at McDonald’s.
Guests will hear from chefs and company experts about the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Egg McMuffin, Chicken McNuggets and fries.
The event is McDonald’s first chef’s table experience, and the company says it aims to show customers more about its ingredients and food preparation.
Reservations are required, are limited and allow up to two seats per booking; the venue has not been announced.
From November 2, a $8 Quarter Pounder meal with medium fries and a drink is planned at participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
McDonald’s will host a free, reservation-only chef’s table event called “Inside the Golden Arches” in New York City on October 29.
Top Chef Season 22 winner and former McDonald’s crew member Tristen Epps-Long will guide guests through the experience.
The event will show how the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Egg McMuffin, Chicken McNuggets and fries are made.
Reservations are limited to two seats per booking and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
McDonald’s says the event is intended to give fans more access to information about its ingredients and food preparation.
- Who
- McDonald’s is hosting the event, with chef Tristen Epps-Long guiding guests.
- What
- A free, reservation-only chef’s table experience called “Inside the Golden Arches.” It will showcase how several McDonald’s menu items are made.
- When
- October 29, 2026.
- Where
- New York City. The venue has not been disclosed.
- Why
- McDonald’s says it aims to give fans a closer look at its ingredients, preparation and processes.
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McDonald’s announced the event and reservations opened at 1 p.m. ET.
The chef’s table event is scheduled to take place in New York City.
McDonald’s plans to begin offering a $8 Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal at participating restaurants nationwide.
- Event name
- Inside the Golden Arches
- Event date
- October 29, 2026
- Location
- New York City; venue not disclosed
- Host chef
- Tristen Epps-Long, Top Chef Season 22 winner and former McDonald’s crew member
- Reservation limit
- Two seats per booking
- Menu items featured
- Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Egg McMuffin, Chicken McNuggets and World Famous Fries
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What people are saying
McDonald's was where I got my start, and the experience helped shape the way I think about food and hospitality,
Inside the Golden Arches is about creating a new level of access and transparency for our fans,
We’re excited to give fans a firsthand look at these quality ingredients and gold standard practices, helping them see what makes McDonald’s uniquely McDonald’s.