From Fitoor to UCHI, the Westside’s elite chefs join the 8th annual Masters of Taste festival to support Union Station Homeless Services.
The field of the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium will transform into a world-class culinary destination on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as the eighth annual Masters of Taste returns to celebrate the best of Los Angeles’ food and beverage scene.
In a powerful intersection of luxury dining and social impact, 100% of the proceeds from the festival will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a nonprofit that has provided housing and support to the Los Angeles community for over 50 years. To date, the event has raised more than $3.5 million for the organization, which boasts a 97% success rate in permanently housing its clients.
This year’s festival is led by Host Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, the husband-and-wife team behind Pasadena’s acclaimed Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery. Known for their elevated Californian comfort food and ingredient-driven philosophy, the Tilaka Kalbs bring a farm-to-table leadership style to a lineup that features more than 100 “Culinary Masters.”
Attendees can expect an expansive array of offerings, including:
The following “Culinary Masters” representing the Westside and surrounding areas will be serving signature dishes on the field:
- Westside / Santa Monica / Malibu:
- UCHI West Hollywood – Chef Joel Hammond
- Fitoor – Chef Imran Khan (Santa Monica)
- BOA Steakhouse – Chef Brendan Collins (Santa Monica & WeHo)
- Sushi Roku – Chef Tetsu Terashima (Santa Monica & Manhattan Beach)
- Ayara Thai – Chefs Vanda & Cathy Asapahu (Westchester/Westside)
- Zira Uzbek Kitchen – Chef Azim Rahmatov (West Hollywood)
- Granville – Chef Marc Dix (West Hollywood)
- The Second Wind – Chef Theo Shio (El Segundo)
- Love & Salt – Chef Chris Feldmeier (Manhattan Beach)
- Culver City & Nearby:
- Arth Bar + Kitchen – Chef Mihir Lad
- Maple Block Meat Co. – Chef Rodolfo Suazo
- Truffle Brothers – Arlington Heights
- Sweet & Beverage Masters (Westside Favorites):
- Ubatuba Açaí – Santa Monica / Melrose
- Magpies Softserve – Multiple Westside Locations
- Porto’s Bakery – Regional Staple
- Arts District Brewing Co. – Local Craft Favorite
- Broken Shaker – L.A. Spirit Scene Staple
- Good Intentions Coffee – Fairfax District
- Cakes by Chante – Crenshaw
- Nothing Bundt Cakes – Culver City
The 2026 festival is expected to draw over 3,000 guests. VIP ticket holders gain early access at 3:00 p.m., with General Admission opening at 4:00 p.m. As a 21+ event, the afternoon will also feature live entertainment and handcrafted cocktail tastings from the city’s premier bars.
Tickets are currently available through the official Masters of Taste App or atmastersoftastela.com/tickets.
