

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Getting into the Food Business Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn the basics of starting your own food biz and make your tasty dreams come true!About this EventThe Getting Started in the Food Business Workshop brings together a hands-on learning experience designed for aspiring food entrepreneurs, artisans, chefs, cooks and every day people with a great food or recipe idea. Participants will learn how to turn a food idea into a legitimate business, including licensing and permits, product development, packaging and labeling requirements, pricing, profit margins, and understanding manufacturing, distribution, and retail pathways. The workshop also covers how to pitch to buyers, prepare professional sales sheets, and navigate wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice distributors with confidence. This interactive class takes place in a commercial kitchen setting, allowing learners to gain real-world, hands-on insight into food production and operational best practices. The workshop includes lunch and all instructional materials, creating a collaborative environment where attendees can ask questions, engage in live demonstrations, and leave with practical tools and clarity to confidently take the next step in launching or scaling their food business.Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMWelcome/Meet and GreetHost: Dr. JD MichauxInfo: The Welcome and Meet &amp; Greet sets the tone for the Getting Into the Food Business Workshop by creating a warm, collaborative environment where participants can connect, network, and prepare for a productive learning experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, share their food business ideas or goals, and meet fellow entrepreneurs, instructors, and facilitators. This session encourages open conversation, relationship building, and peer support, while providing an overview of the workshop agenda, expectations, and hands-on activities. The Welcome and Meet &amp; Greet is designed to foster community, spark inspiration, and help participants feel confident, comfortable, and ready to engage in the interactive, commercial-kitchen-based workshop ahead.?: 01:15 PM - 01:55 PMSession 1: From Idea to Legitimate Food BusinessInfo: *Turning a food idea into a business concept
* Licensing, permits, and food safety requirements
* Understanding cottage food vs. commercial production
* Q&amp;A and group discussion?: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM5-Minute BreakInfo: *Stretch, refresh, quick networking?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 AMLunch Break (30 Minutes) - Lunch ProvidedInfo: Informal networking and peer conversations?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMSession 2: Manufacturing, Pricing, and DistributionInfo: 
This session will have a live food demonstration in the commercial kitchen on sauces, dry mixes, veggies, stews, etc.  Guests will be hands-on and be able to sample.
* Commercial kitchens, co-packers, and scaling production
* Wholesale vs. retail pricing and profit margins
* Types of distributors and how they work
* Real-world examples and discussion?: 03:00 PM - 03:05 PM5-Minute BreakInfo: * Reset, movement, quick check-in?: 03:05 PM - 03:45 PMSession 3: Getting Your Product into StoresInfo: * Wholesale and retail outlets explained
* Preparing sales sheets and buyer-ready materials
* How to pitch to buyers and distributors
* Common mistakes to avoid?: 03:45 PM - 03:50 PM5-Minute BreakInfo: * Stretch and transition?: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PMWrap Up, Resources, Next StepsInfo: * Key takeaways and action steps
* Workshop resources and materials overview
* Final Q&amp;A and networking
* Closing remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/getting-into-the-food-business-workshop/100001981453710387
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 113.89, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Nashville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Southeast Community Center
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- **full address**: Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Nashville, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Chaux Consulting (https://allevents.in/org/chaux-consulting/27408300)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Nashville, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 25 up to 113.89 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Chaux Consulting
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Getting into the Food Business Workshop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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