Ina Garten Will Return For Ninth Season Of Be My Guest
The culinary program returns to East Hampton on October 3, 2026, for a new season featuring notable guest stars.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Entertaining
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Ina Garten will launch the ninth season of her television program, Be My Guest, on October 3, 2026. The series will continue to feature guests visiting Garten at her home in East Hampton.
Why it matters
The return of the series highlights a transition in Garten's television career, as she evaluates the future of her long-running media presence. Following this season, she plans to discuss potentially shifting from full series production to seasonal specials with Food Network.
Season 9 marks the latest installment of the program, which premieres on October 3, 2026. The series is produced in East Hampton.
The players
Ina Garten
A celebrated cookbook author and television host known for her approachable approach to home entertaining.
Christina Tosi
A pastry chef and entrepreneur known for her innovative dessert creations and television appearances.
Jeffrey Garten
An academic and author who frequently appears as a guest on his wife's culinary programs.
Yotam Ottolenghi
A chef and restaurateur celebrated for his influential vegetarian-forward Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes.
Dan Barber
A chef and author dedicated to farm-to-table practices and sustainable agriculture.
The details
The program features culinary and industry guests joining Garten at her East Hampton residence for conversations and food. For the upcoming season, the lineup includes Christina Tosi, Yotam Ottolenghi, Dan Barber, and Jeffrey Garten.
Timeline
Season 9 of Be My Guest premieres October 3, 2026.
The Home Front
Garten's consideration of shifting to seasonal specials follows a broader industry trend among long-running television personalities moving toward limited production schedules. This mirrors a wider transition in home-entertaining media as creators favor flexible, event-based content.
Consider using the upcoming season to gather new hosting inspiration from the featured guests and recipes. You can prepare for the premiere by reviewing your own seasonal entertaining calendar for the upcoming fall months.
The takeaway
This season represents a potential transition point for the future of Garten's television career. Viewers can look forward to the premiere on October 3, 2026, to see the new episodes.
Further reading
For more inspiration on hosting guests at home, visit our Entertaining section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dan’s Papers.
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