about hope & main
Where food producers, farmers and fishermen can connect, scale and thrive!
We provide access to industry-specific resources and low cost, low risk shared-use commercial kitchens to local entrepreneurs jump-starting early-stage food companies.
for food makers
Incubator Program
Our signature incubation program gives food businesses a low-risk opportunity to test, scale and develop without the cost and liability in equipping, managing and maintaining your own commercial facility.
Kitchens
Makers will love working in one of our 4 code-compliant, shared-use commercial kitchens.
Demos / Classrooms
Nutritionists, Teachers, Chefs and other food educators can utilize our Demo Kitchen as a workspace, training space or dining room.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum provides entrepreneurs with the recipe for turning your food into a profitable business.
Meeting Spaces
Members can use our online booking module to request private space to host meetings, tastings or administrative tasks.
Packing / Shipping
We offer a code-compliant space with equipment for labeling, sealing and shrink-wrapping packages.
Storage Space
Our members have access to both cold and dry storage in the form of shelving, pallets, and secure roller lockers.
for food lovers
Farmers Markets · Events · Workshops
eat, drink & shop local
or make a suggestion for an event
for food buyers
Retailers & Distributors
Hope & Main is home to more than 50 independent food-related companies looking to develop and expand their businesses. We help “incubate” these companies and connect them with customers & retailers like you.
upcoming events for retailers:
for everyone!
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Our restaurant-to-retail program is helping beloved local eateries build grocery-ready products. We can't wait for you to try them! hopeandmain.org/dishupri
This. Is. Awesome.
We've been cooking up something special with some of your favorite restaurants!
Thanks to support from Rhode Island Commerce we started our "DishUp RI" program to help beloved eateries in our great State create retail products inspired by their popular menu items. We teamed up with some amazing partners and industry experts to make sure these makers had the resources they needed to do things right (BIG shout out to RI Hospitality Association, Dave's Marketplace, Steer Films, Be Moore Interpreting, Polaris MEP, Firebox Creative, & WhatsGood!)
Look for these products on the shelves at your favorite grocer soon!
Restauraunts featured here: Rasoi .. Yoleni's USA .. Tallulah's Taqueria .. JA PATTY RI Catering and Events .. Cooking Con Omi .. Bucktown .. The Shanty .. Bonetown Burgers & BBQ .. LA AREPA .. Quito's Restaurant and Shellfish .. Island House Restaurant RI .. The Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant
