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EVENT OVERVIEW
Dates:February 23-24, 2026
Location:
Middleby Innovation Kitchens
2701 East State Highway 121, Suite 600
Lewisville, TX 75056
Brief Description:
This immersive, hands-on program is designed specifically for foodservice design consultants seeking to deepen their understanding of commercial kitchen equipment and its application within Hospitality and Entertainment environments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of commonly specified cooking and kitchen systems, including rapid cook solutions, beverage solutions, ventless solutions, baking solutions and evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments.
The program focuses on specifying and designing for high-demand venues such as hotels, casinos, stadiums and arenas, theme parks, and other entertainment-driven facilities. Participants will explore operational considerations, performance requirements, and design implications unique to these complex environments.
Attendees will engage in a blend of classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking exercises using live equipment. The experience concludes with an interactive cooking challenge, allowing participants to apply course concepts in a practical setting while reinforcing best practices in equipment selection, layout, and design decision-making.
Register Here!
EVENT INFORMATION
If arriving to Dallas via Air Travel, please note the recommended arrival & departure times to DFW or Love Field. Please note that at this time, cost-inclusive travel is currently limited to North American based partners only. International attendees outside of North America are encouraged to inquire with the Consultant Services Team.
Arrive Prior To: 1:00 PM - Monday, February 23 - is preferred
Depart After: 4:00 PM - Tuesday, February 24 - is preferred
✉️Click here to submit your travel itineraries for your flight or if you will be driving.
Please submit your flight/travel itinerary to confirm the nights needed onsite at your pre-arranged accommodations no later than February 12
Attendees who do not submit their travel itinerary will be provided with a default reservation for only the night of Monday, February 23. Additional nights needed onsite submitted after February 12 are subject to availability.
Upon arrival, it is recommended to call an Uber or Lyft to either the hotel (if time allows) or directly to the Middleby Innovation Kitchens. Addresses for each can be found below.
All expenses accumulated from travel and onsite for the MAINS event are reimbursable through the expense form below.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for expenses to be processed.

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