L.A.’s Premier Outdoor Luxury Food & Beverage Festival Returns to the Field of the Iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Sunday, April 19, 2026
Los Angeles, CA : Masters of Taste, Los Angeles’ premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival, proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated eighth annual event, taking place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, once again on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization providing over 50 years of homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors.
Masters of Taste proudly introduces its 2026 Host Chefs, acclaimed husband-and-wife team Chef Thomas, and Chef Vanessa Tilaka Kalb of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, widely recognized for their refined, ingredient-driven approach and their impact on Pasadena’s modern dining scene. As the founders of the celebrated Old Pasadena restaurant and cheese shop, the Tilaka Kalbs have earned critical praise and a devoted following for their elevated Californian comfort food rooted in classic American regional cooking, guided by a seasonal, farm-to-table philosophy and a deep commitment to sourcing from the region’s best farmers, makers, and producers. Celebrated for their mastery of cheese, polished technique, and exceptional hospitality, Chef Thomas and Chef Vanessa Tilaka Kalb bring a level of culinary excellence and leadership that makes them a natural and exciting choice to host the eighth annual Masters of Taste.
Following the success of Masters of Taste 2024, which sold out and garnered widespread media attention across Southern California and beyond, Masters of Taste 2026 is expected to be equally spectacular. The eighth annual Masters of Taste is expected to bring over 3,000 food and beverage enthusiasts together for one afternoon to celebrate this exhilarating festival, which will include the tastings from over 100 top Culinary Masters and restaurants, delectable desserts prepared by L.A.’s top Sweet Masters, top Beverage Masters who will be featuring signature handcrafted cocktail tastings from over 25 spirit brands and top cocktail bars, select wineries, local craft breweries, cold-pressed juices, cold brew coffee, live entertainment and much, much more.
Every dollar raised at the 2026 Masters of Taste event will benefit the work of Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), a local organization successfully fighting to end homelessness. Over the last seven years, Masters of Taste has impressively raised over $3.5 Million, helping countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home. What is more impressive is that Union Station has seen a 97% Success Rate in permanently housing people. Their mission transcends just providing temporary shelters; they are committed to creating lasting solutions for homelessness through housing, supportive services, and connection to the community. Over the past 52 years, Union Station has grown to be one of the best homeless services agencies in Los Angeles and is the lead County agency for Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3), coordinating homeless services in 38 communities spanning from Pasadena to Pomona.
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the return of one of Los Angeles’ most meaningful and mouthwatering events of the year—Masters of Taste 2026!
Ticket Information:Masters of Taste 2026 will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and this is a 21+ event. A VIP Hour will be held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and General Admission will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Early Bird Tickets are exclusively available now only through the official Masters of Taste App on the AppStore or Google Play. Tickets are on sale now and for more information on Masters of Taste 2026, please visit https://mastersoftastela.com/tickets.
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ABOUT UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES:
For over 52 years, Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) has been serving communities in the San Gabriel Valley, leading the fight to end homelessness. As the region’s lead agency for coordinating homeless services, we serve a vast and diverse community of 2 million people across 36 cities, from Pasadena to Pomona. Our work is rooted in four key areas—Outreach, Interim Housing, Permanent Housing, and Community Integration—all driven by an approach that prioritizes stable, long-term solutions. Because at USHS, we believe in a simple truth: Homes end homelessness
