Shared Kitchen Summit 2026

Welcome to the Shared Kitchen Summit, hosted by The Food Corridor.

This isn’t just an event—it’s the gathering place where the shared kitchen community comes alive. Here, operators, innovators, and change-makers unite to exchange ideas, spark inspiration, and celebrate the power of shared kitchens shaping food entrepreneurship across the country. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time attendee, you're in for an unforgettable experience.

What's included in your Shared Kitchen Summit ticket?

Everything. From expert-led sessions to our signature Resource Happy Hour to a Providence shared kitchen bus tour to our third annual Golden Whisk Awards. One ticket grants you full access.

Do you have a guest tagging along to Providence? Our Golden Whisk Awards Only ticket is the perfect opportunity for them to get in on the action.

Shared Kitchen Summit Scholarships

Help bring every voice to the table. At checkout, we are collecting donations to support shared kitchen operators who lack operational budgets to attend the Summit, ensuring the conversations that shape our industry remain accessible and inclusive for all. Please feel free to donate as you are able. 

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, email events@thefoodcorridor.com. 

Featured Sessions
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KEYNOTE — The Platformed Kitchen: Why the Future of Food Is Distributed, Local, and Shared
Lisa Raiola, Founder of Hope & Main

Beyond Capacity: How Hartford Is Building a Kitchen Matchmaking Network
Molly Reynolds, Hands on Hartford and Mary Cockram, Hartford Culinary Collaborative
When Hartford's shared kitchen hit capacity, Molly Reynolds and Mary Cockram built a network instead. Learn how they connected food entrepreneurs to underutilized kitchens across the city — and how you can replicate it.

No Filter: Unscripted Answers from the Operators Who've Been There
DeAndre Wilson, Bedford Collab and Sarabjit Sawhney, South Amboy Kitchen
DeAndre Wilson and Sarabjit Sawhney have built, scaled, and problem-solved their way through shared kitchen operations, and they're taking your questions. Rapid-fire format, real answers, no filter.

Day-by-Day Agenda
*Agenda subject to change

October 11th

• EARLY SUMMIT CHECK-IN, 5pm-7pm
  • Grab your swag bag early and get a jumpstart on networking with fellow attendees

October 12th

• SHARED KITCHEN SUMMIT, 8am-4pm
  • Our Summit kicks off with an impactful keynote and a day full of insightful sessions
  • Location: CIC Providence
  • Breakfast and lunch provided

• RESOURCE HAPPY HOUR, 5pm-7pm
  • Connect with our Summit sponsors and learn how they can be valuable partners to your operation
  • Lite bites provided

October 13th

• SHARED KITCHEN SUMMIT, 8am-12pm
  • The fun continues with expert-led panels and interactive discussions
  • Location: CIC Providence
  • Breakfast and lunch provided

• PROVIDENCE SHARED KITCHEN BUS TOUR, 12:30pm-4:30pm
  • Explore Providence's shared kitchens and local food ecosystem

October 14th

• SHARED KITCHEN SUMMIT, 8am-3pm
  • The show's not over yet! We have another full day of actionable workshops and though-provoking sessions.
  • Location: CIC Providence 
  • Breakfast and lunch provided

• THIRD ANNUAL GOLDEN WHISK AWARDS, 6pm-10pm
  • Time to celebrate the shared kitchen industry with our second annual Golden Whisk Awards
  • Food provided

For more information, check out The Shared Kitchen Summit website.
For questions, please reach out to events@thefoodcorridor.com.