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SUMMARY:MAINS: Hospitality & Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n10.25 CEUs available \nThis 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\nsolutions and evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments.\nThe 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.\nAttendees 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. \nMAINS Hospitality & Entertainment Training Details and Registration Page –\nhttps://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-hospitality-feb-23-24-consultants
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/mains-hospitality-entertainment/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Fitzgerald":MAILTO:mfitzgerald@middleby.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
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SUMMARY:Beolter Consultant Services Event
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Boelter Foodservie Design\, Equipment & Supply\n7.25 CEUs available \nAgenda_Boelter Consultant at MIK \nTo register\, contact Carly Sadd at csadd@boelter.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/beolter-consultant-services-event/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Carly Sadd":MAILTO:csadd@boelter.com
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SUMMARY:MAINS: Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n10 CEUs available \nThe MAINS Fundamentals session is designed for those who are new to the consulting world or lack formal kitchen experience. This comprehensive course introduces the essentials of various common kitchen appliances and cooking equipment. Topics include combination ovens\, steam equipment\, fryers\, conveyor\ncooking systems\, induction cooktops\, ventless equipment\, and the diverse range of convection ovens available in the market.\nParticipants will engage in both classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking activities with the equipment. To reinforce their skills and apply their newfound knowledge in a practical setting\, attendees will\nalso take part in an exciting cooking competition. \nMAINS Fundamentals Training Details and Registration Page –\nhttps://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-fundamentals-jan-26-27-consultants \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/mains-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T080000
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SUMMARY:Middleby MAINS Kitchen of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n9.25 CEUs available \nMonday\, December 8th – Day 1 \n\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Attendees Arrival\, Training Room\n2:00 PM – Introductions and Housekeeping\n2:15 PM – MIK Tour\n2:45 PM – Session 1: Automation & Robotics\n3:30 PM – Session 2: Automated Cooking Solutions \n4:15 PM – Session 3: Automated Braising Solutions \n5:00 PM – Review Culinary Competition and Teams\, Café\n5:15 PM – Culinary Competition Begins\n6:30 PM – Cocktails\, Dinner and Networking\n7:30 PM – Departures from MIK to Hotel\n\n  \nTuesday\, December 9th – Day 2 \n\n8:10 AM – Departure from hotel to MIK\n8:30 AM – Welcome Reception Coffee Bar / Follett RIDE\n9:00 AM – Resi-Mercial and Breakfast\n10:00 AM – Session 4: Induction\n10:45 AM – Break\n11:00 AM – KEYNOTE / Panel \n12:00 PM – Session 5: Automated Frying Solutions\n12:20 PM – Session 6: IOT\n12:40PM – Session 7: Ventless Solutions & Hands On Lunch\n2:00 PM – Departures\n\nTo register\, click HERE
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/middleby-mains-kitchen-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Guy":MAILTO:hguy@middleby.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:Resi-Mercial MAINS
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n10 CEUs available\nSeptember 23-24\, 2025 \nMiddleby invites you to dive into the cutting-edge world of Resi-Mercial™\, where the worlds of commercial and residential design seamlessly converge. This exclusive MAINS session is specifically tailored for designers\, architects\, consultants\, and industry professionals eager to stay ahead of the curve. \nResi-Mercial™ is a game-changing approach that blends the luxury and high-end aesthetics of residential equipment with the robust functionality required in commercial spaces. As more consumers and businesses demand flexibility\, style\, and performance in commercial projects\, the Resi-Mercial™ category is rapidly becoming the sweet spot for innovation and design. \nIn this session\, you’ll gain valuable insights into how to integrate residential-grade equipment into commercial projects without compromising on either performance or aesthetic appeal. You’ll learn how to: \n\nBlend aesthetics with functionality: Discover how residential appliances\, renowned for their high-end finishes and consumer appeal\, can be integrated into commercial kitchens\, bars\, and hospitality spaces while still meeting the rigorous demands of professional use.\nExpand your design offerings: By embracing Resi-Mercial™ products\, you’ll unlock a whole new realm of design possibilities that cater to both high-end residential and commercial clients looking for premium\, versatile solutions.\nDrive innovation in your projects: Learn from experts how to future-proof your designs by incorporating new trends that merge the best of both commercial and residential equipment\, delivering cutting-edge solutions for kitchens\, restaurants\, hotels\, and more.\nEnhance your value proposition: Equip yourself with the knowledge to offer clients unique\, tailored solutions that give them the best of both worlds—luxurious\, residential-grade performance\, and the power and durability required for commercial environments.\n\nResi-Mercial MAINS Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/resimercial/sept2025
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/resi-mercial-mains/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
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SUMMARY:MAINS - You Want to Cook Where?
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n9.25 CEUs available\nSeptember 22-23 \nJoin us for a seminar spotlighting Middleby’s innovative solutions specifically designed for non-traditional cooking environments—from stadiums\, historical buildings\, food trucks\, off-site catering venues\, and more. Discover how advanced\, ventless technologies and compact\, high-performing appliances empower chefs to deliver exceptional culinary experiences in places without a traditional kitchen setup. You’ll learn best practices for selecting and adapting Middleby equipment to unique spaces\, ensuring mobility\, efficiency\, and consistent food quality. By the end of this session\, you’ll be equipped with practical tips\, strategic insights\, and real-world examples that demonstrate the transformative potential of Middleby’s flexible solutions wherever you choose to cook. \nParticipants will engage in both classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking activities with the equipment. To reinforce their skills and apply their newfound knowledge in a practical setting\, attendees will also take part in an exciting cooking competition. \nMAINS You Want to Cook Where? Training Details and Registration Page – https://solutions.middleby.com/cookwhatwhere_sep22-cst \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/mains-you-want-to-cook-where/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah Guy":MAILTO:hguy@middleby.com
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