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Providence

FAQ's

We’re thrilled to welcome you to Providence for this year’s Shared Kitchen Summit! Below, you’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions to help you make the most of your experience. 

  • October 12-14, 2026!

  • Below is a high-level day-by-day agenda for our Summit. This 2025 Summit recap blog provides a deeper look at the experience you can expect. 

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    Note: this is subject to change and will be updated as plans are locked in.

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    Pre-Summit Event
    Kick off your Summit experience early! Grab your swag bag and jump right into meeting up with your fellow operators, partners, and industry friends before the main event even begins. 

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    Don’t forget to stop by the tables of some incredible, innovative food businesses working in Providence's shared kitchens at our Makers Market, running alongside check-in.

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    Day 1
     

    Summit Sessions: Expect our Summit to kick off around 9 am with our State of the Industry from our founder Ashley Colpaart. The day will be packed with expert-led discussions, insightful panels, and hands-on workshops. Sessions are expected to go until 4 pm. 

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    Regional Lunch: A favorite from our 2025 Summit returns! Sit down with operators from your region for a power-packed lunch. Compare notes, tackle location-specific challenges together, and discover collaboration opportunities that could transform your local food ecosystem. 

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    Resource Happy Hour: Unwind after our first day of sessions and meet partners who can streamline your operations, save you time, and support your clients, all while you sip, snack, and connect.

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    Breakfast, lunch, and light apps are provided during Happy Hour.

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    Day 2

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    Summit Sessions: The learning and connecting continue with a half day of sessions, 9 am-12 pm.

     

    Shared Kitchen Bus Tour: Hop aboard for an insider’s look at local shared kitchens! Walk the floors, meet the operators running the show, and see the real-world solutions, layouts, and workflows in action. The bus tour will begin with lunch, and contain 3-4 stops. Expect the tour to end around 4-5 pm. 

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    Breakfast and lunch provided.

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    Day 3


    Summit Sessions: Another full day of impactful sessions and workshops from 9 am-3 pm. 

     

    Third Annual Golden Whisk Awards: Our grand finale! Celebrate the visionaries, operators, and unsung heroes shaping the shared kitchen world. This is the only awards ceremony dedicated to honoring the work you do and the celebration you truly deserve. The event will begin around 6 pm and end between 9-10 pm. 

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    Breakfast, lunch, and a light dinner at the Awards provided. 

  • We do our best to find venues within walking distance of one another and our host hotel. If this is not possible, we’ll make things as easy and convenient for you as possible within our budget. Buses are provided for the Shared Kitchen Bus Tour.

  • March 1–31: Early Bird pricing! (The time to get your ticket!)

    April 1: Regular pricing begins

    3 weeks out from the Summit: Last-minute pricing begins (So, don’t wait!)

  • A lot of planning goes into the Summit, and we work with multiple venues and vendors. The three-week mark is traditionally when we need to have our final guest counts in for catering, seating, name badges, swag bag items, etc. Securing as firm a guest count as possible within this timeframe helps us ensure we provide the best experience possible and stay on budget.

  • Registration: $700–$1,000
    Limited Early Bird tickets available

    Flights (Round-trip to Providence – PVD): $300–$600+
    Varies by departure city and booking timing

    Hotel (October rates): $180–$350+ per night
    Most mid-range hotels: ~$200–$250/night

    Meals & incidentals: Varies

    Estimated total cost: $1,800–$3,000 per attendee

    Booking early can significantly reduce airfare, lodging, and registration costs.

  • Check out this blog we wrote detailing the value of our Summit and tips for communicating the ROI to your organization/kitchen’s decision-makers. We even included a script template to help drive conversation.

  • Yes! We’ll offer a Golden Whisk-only ticket for any tagalong folks joining you in Providence. 

  • We are currently seeking donations and sponsorships to support Summit scholarships. If funds are secured, we'd love to offer partial or full scholarships. If you are interested in being notified if and when scholarships are available, please email events@thefoodcorridor.com. Please note, at this time, we do not have scholarship funds available. Tickets are limited and may sell out before scholarship funds are secured.

  • We’re glad you asked! Our Sponsorship Referral Program is returning for 2026. If you introduce us to a new sponsor who commits to financially supporting our Summit at $5,000 or above, you will earn a free ticket!

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    Have a favorite service provider in mind? Introduce us by emailing events@thefoodcorridor.com. If that’s not easy enough, here’s an email template you can use. Thanks for helping us out!

  • Visit our Sponsor page for all of the details. We have multiple levels and à la carte opportunities to choose from. Have questions? Reach out at events@thefoodcorridor.com. 

  • Most folks dress business casual. We want you to feel comfortable and consider the weather. Layers are highly recommended. We’ll also provide coat checks. 

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    Our Golden Whisk Awards revolve around a theme (Masquerade in New Orleans and Rock n’ Roll in Cleveland), and we tend to go all-out. So you will also want to pack some fun accessories or attire to join in the fun. More details on the theme to come!

    • Comfy shoes (for walking, exploring, and dancing)

    • Layers (fall in Providence is gorgeous, but temperatures may fluctuate throughout the day)

    • Charged devices (to take all of the pictures and connect via the Eventee App)

    • Notepad (if you prefer handwritten notes)

    • Laptop (if you prefer digital notes)

    • Business cards (for networking)

    • Costume attire for the Golden Whisk Awards (more details to come)

  • While we firmly believe our Summit is an experience best attended in person, with face-to-face connections, we've heard your requests for a virtual option. We're exploring what this could look like with our host venue, CIC. Note that if we do offer a virtual ticket, we cannot guarantee all sessions can be offered virtually. We will update our website and community if we decide to offer a virtual ticket. Tickets are limited and may sell out while we look into this option.

  • At this time, we do not have a reserved hotel block. The booking rates currently available directly from nearby hotels are a better value than block rates we received. Check out our travel page for recommended nearby hotels. The Aloft hotel is the closest hotel to CIC, our home base venue.

Check back often. We’ll add additional information as we solidify plans.

Providence

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Feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback related to the Summit. We’re here to help make your experience unforgettable!

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