Food and Drink Food Fairs + Festivals 'Top Chef' Is Bringing the Ultimate Food Festival for Bravo Fans to Universal Studios Hollywood By Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Instagram Twitter Website Elizabeth Rhodes joined the Travel + Leisure team in 2019 as an associate digital editor, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Her favorite things include beautiful hotels, surprise flight upgrades, and talking about the places she loves. * 5+ years of experience working as a travel writer and editor * Received a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on February 12, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Nathaniel Chadwick This March, Universal Studios Hollywood is rolling out its newest event, Bravo’s Top Chef Food & Wine Festival, putting park guests in the center of the action of this beloved cooking show. From March 19-20, a number of past Top Chef contestants will participate, including several from the upcoming Top Chef Season 17 – All Stars LA, which premieres on the first night of the festival. Related: More theme park news During the festival, guests can sample dishes inspired by the series (which has won both Emmy and James Beard awards), watch season 17 contestants compete in “Quickfire Challenges,” check out panel interviews with other Top Chef alums, and buy themed merchandise. Guests will also receive a keepsake gift and a commemorative credential. Gary Moss This festival is really all about the food, and the menu includes an exciting variety of foods inspired by global cuisines and the TV show. Guests can expect to try dishes like roasted red snapper with green tomato salsa verde, lechon with papaya pico di gallo, drunken doughnuts with champagne raspberry jam, yuzu aguachile with dragonfruit and avocado, and liquid nitrogen chocolate mousse. Related: Thee New 'Secret Life of Pets' Ride Will Turn You Into One of the Pups This is a separately ticketed event, so parkgoers will have to purchase a special ticket (starting at $179) to enter, and only guests ages 21 and over can attend. VIP tickets, which include meet-and-greets and intimate experiences, are currently sold out, but parkgoers can still purchase general admission and day/night combination tickets on the Universal website. If you purchase day/night combination tickets, you can enter the theme park starting at 12 p.m. the day of the event. These tickets are $199, meaning you get almost a full day to enjoy the theme park for just $20 more. Across the country, Universal Orlando will celebrate Mardi Gras this March. This festival features parades, Cajun cuisine, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit