Test Kitchens? How do you get in?

[stackbaxter]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but it's the closest of the choices.

I've been working in restaurants for 18 years, I'm looking to get out. Test kitchens are my new focus. I know they exist and I'm sure there's a lot of them, the only problem is that I can't seem to crack the door. I'm asking if anybody has any advice or if it's just going to take good old fashioned footwork and badgering.

Thanks!

-S

[AAQuesada]

Join the Research Chefs Association and start networking.

[hathor]

Join IACP (Intl Assoc of Culinary Professionals), they have a test kitchen section, And start networking.