Where Shared Kitchen Operators
Learn. Connect. Grow.
The Shared Kitchen Summit is the premier gathering for shared kitchen operators navigating the real-world challenges and opportunities of the industry. Hosted by The Food Corridor, it brings together a national community committed to learning, collaboration, and building stronger local food systems.
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That's a wrap on the 2026 Summit
From hands-on workshops to candid conversations, this year's summit brought the shared kitchen community together in powerful ways.

150
Attendees

40
States represented
77
Shared kitchens represented
What happens at a Summit
Three days built for the people who run shared kitchens.

Operator-Led Sessions
Practical sessions from people running kitchens every day.

Local Bus Tour
Visit kitchens in the host city and see how they operate.

Mentoring Madness
One-on-one time with a paired experienced operator.

Resource Happy Hour
Meet the partners and service providers who support shared kitchens.
Who is the Summit for?
Shared Kitchen Operators
Navigating daily operations, growth, and impact.
Industry Service Providers
Offering tools, services, and solutions for shared kitchens.
Food Incubator Leaders
Supporting food entrepreneurs and startups.
Ecosystem & Community Partners
Developers, nonprofits, and advocates strengthening local food systems.
What attendees are saying...
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"I left feeling energized, informed, and far more confident in the next steps for my own kitchen project. This event is a must-attend for anyone building or running a shared kitchen."

Jobea Murray
Gather & Grow Kitchens
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"It’s rare to find a conference where the people behind it make as much of an impact as the programming itself, but The Food Corridor team does precisely that."

Mark Holland
Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
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“I feel like I found my people. I made so many good connections and met people on similar paths. I feel like I have a new way forward with my business.”

Christine Rasmussen
River Rock Kitchen and Baking Co.
Keep learning between Summits
The conversation doesn't stop when the Summit ends.

Monthly Webinars
Live conversations on shared kitchen operators' most requested topics.
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KitchenEDU Resource Library
Guides, templates, and tools for running a shared kitchen.
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Whisked Episodes
Monthly recorded episodes with shared kitchen operators and industry professionals.

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