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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. 

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Attendees

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States represented

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Shared kitchens represented

What happens at a Summit

Three days built for the people who run shared kitchens.

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Operator-Led Sessions

Practical sessions from people running kitchens every day.

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Local Bus Tour

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

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Mentoring Madness

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

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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.

Presented by The Food Corridor

The Food Corridor is the leading software platform supporting shared kitchens around the world. We work closely with operators to streamline kitchen management, support food entrepreneurs, and strengthen 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."
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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."
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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.”
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Christine Rasmussen

River Rock Kitchen and Baking Co.

Keep learning between Summits

The conversation doesn't stop when the Summit ends.

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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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