Erin French is continuing to expand her team at The Lost Kitchen, with several seasonal job vacancies remaining available after the restaurant’s 2026 operations got underway in Freedom, Maine. The acclaimed chef and restaurateur began recruiting ahead of the new season, announcing that The Lost Kitchen was looking for passionate professionals to work across different … Read more
Chef Erin French has officially opened The Lost Kitchen’s mailbox since may for its highly anticipated 2026 dinner season. Fans once again have the chance to secure one of the restaurant’s famously difficult-to-get reservations—but only by following its traditional postcard-entry process. There is no online booking form, reservation app or telephone waiting line. Hopeful diners … Read more
Erin French is bringing the warmth and seasonal cooking of The Lost Kitchen into homes once again with a new cookbook. The acclaimed Maine chef and bestselling author has revealed The Lost Kitchen Volume 3: Seize the Supper, the latest addition to her growing collection of books inspired by food, hospitality and life in Freedom, … Read more
Dutton and Erin French met while living in very different worlds — he was based in Manhattan, while she was rebuilding her life in rural Maine. They later married in 2018, and over time he became closely involved not just in her personal life but in the professional expansion of The Lost Kitchen. By 2018, … Read more
Getting a table at The Lost Kitchen is one of the hardest reservations in the United States. Each year, tens of thousands of hopeful diners compete for a chance to experience the restaurant’s celebrated farm-to-table dinners. Owned by chef Erin French, the small restaurant in rural Maine has become a culinary phenomenon. With its cozy … Read more
Meatloaf is already a comfort-food legend—but the version Ina Garten learned from Erin French adds a few simple twists that make it taste intentional, not just nostalgic. Erin shared her family’s “Dad’s Meatloaf” on Be My Guest with Ina Garten, and it’s the kind of recipe that disappears fast: juicy slices, little pops of flavor, … Read more
Erin French, the acclaimed chef and owner of The Lost Kitchen, is celebrated for her culinary artistry and inspiring life story. Behind her success lies a narrative of personal struggles, resilience, and eventual triumph. Raised in Freedom, Maine, Erin’s culinary journey began in her father’s diner, where she developed a passion for cooking. Her early … Read more
Erin French is a famous American chef, author, and the proprietor and chef of The Lost Kitchen, a forty-seat restaurant in Freedom, Maine, that’s been previously awarded among TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places as well as one of “12 Restaurants Worth Travelling Across the World to Experience” by Bloomberg. The Lost Kitchen, her restaurant in … Read more
As of 2025, a multi-course dinner at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine, is priced at $295 per person (excluding tax, gratuity, and beverages) for an approximately 5-hour dining experience. Please note that the cost does not cover drinks and gratuities. The restaurant’s menu is subject to daily changes as Chef Erin French sources ingredients … Read more
Erin French has become one of the most beloved figures in the world of food and television. A self-taught chef who rose to fame through her intimate and unique restaurant The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine, she has captivated audiences with her inspiring journey, deep connection to food, and heartfelt storytelling. Her television career has … Read more
Erin French Returns to TV: A Culinary Quest Across America After much anticipation, Erin French has finally shared the exciting news that her fans have been eagerly awaiting. On May 10th, the acclaimed chef and star of The Lost Kitchen made a heartfelt announcement about her return to television. “You’ve been asking…pleading even! You’ve … Read more
