Kitchen Collaborative
Kitchen Collaborative is a menu ideation program created by Summit F&B in partnership with Flavor & The Menu and key sponsor partners. Designed to spark creativity and collaboration, this initiative empowers chefs to push the boundaries of flavor innovation while highlighting the passion and talent driving our industry.

Now in its seventh year, the 2026 program invites a broad range of chefs to submit original menu concepts featuring sponsor products. While these concepts serve as a catalyst for menu innovation, the winning chefs will receive an unforgettable culinary expedition to Mendoza, Argentina, with Flavor & The Menu. Below, explore the creative menu innovations and winning profiles from the 2025 Kitchen Collaborative program, as well as recipes from previous years.

KC Flavor Champion: Andy Seiple The intention behind a reinvention drives flavor-forward success

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KC Flavor Champion: Denise Covert Unlocking the transformative power of a single ingredient

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KC Flavor Champion: Christian Hallowell Successfully leveraging texture to deepen flavor impact

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KC Flavor Champion: Kevin Ripley Applying an artisan-forward approach to lift craveable concepts

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KC Flavor Champion: Hollyce Snyder Skewering expectations with bold flavors and an inventive approach

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KC Flavor Champion: Jeffrey Quasha A new play on a dessert favorite adds a bit of heat for sweet success

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