L I T Commercial Kitchen Hard Launch/ Grand Opening
About this Event
You’re invited to something special.
Join us for the official Grand Opening of LIT Commercial Kitchen , Houston’s premier 10,000 sq ft shared commercial kitchen and the place where food dreams come to life.
Over two exciting days, you’ll connect with fellow food entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, tour our beautiful facility, and taste products and interact with our 32 current members. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your brand to the next level, this is your chance to gain real insights, make meaningful connections, and be part of a supportive community that wants to see you succeed.
Come celebrate with us, get inspired, and take the next step in your business journey.
Free to attend • RSVP required • Limited spots available
Free tickets available.
There are two options:
• Panel Tickets – Limited to 60 seats per panel. Choose these if you want to attend the educational sessions and hear the guest speakers.
• General Access – For facility tours, product tastings, buying and networking (held in a different area).
If you book a Panel ticket, you do not need General Access.
Day1: Business Foundation
🕑: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Meet & Connect with Our Members
Info: Connect with the talented food brands that call LIT home. Whether you’re a realtor looking for tenants, a venue seeking new product lines, a grocery store exploring fresh offerings, or simply looking to network and try new products, this is your chance.
Meet our members, sample their products, and show your support. As a community kitchen and incubator, we’re here to help our members succeed by connecting them with the right people.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Brunch + Open Networking + Facility Tours
Info: Join us for light bites featuring some of our members and vendors as they showcase their products. This is a great opportunity to get to know them, network, and explore what they have to offer.
Whether you’re a landlord, investor, or simply looking for new products and connections, you’ll meet active operators who are part of the LIT community. We proudly support and stand behind our members. Vendors will have booths set up and will be sampling and selling their products throughout the day.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
A New Chapter: Founders' Opening Remarks
Host: Ronnie & Linda Nguyen
Info: This is LIT. The Story.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Member Spotlight
Info: A quick and inspiring session featuring one of our members talking about their brand and the role LIT has played in their success.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Buy Big, Save Bigger: How to Get Better Prices & Stronger Contracts
Host: Matt Runkle
Info: Ready to stop overpaying? Join Matt Runkle (Pei Wei) and Trent La (Mama La’s) as they share real strategies to get better pricing, stronger contracts, and smarter purchasing for your food business. Walk away with practical tips you can use right away.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Leadership & Scaling: Building High-Performance Teams That Drive Growth
Host: Jonathan Kim
Info: Want to build a team that actually helps your business grow? Join Jonathan Kim (Gringo’s & Jimmy Changas) and David Tripoli (The Restaurant Clinic) as they share practical strategies for hiring, leading, and scaling high-performance teams in the food industry. Walk away with real insights you can apply right away.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Money Moves: The Financial Playbook for Scaling Success
Host: Ashley Rosenfeld
Info: Ready to take control of your numbers and grow with confidence? Join Joshua Santana (Cerboni Accounting and Services) and Ashley Rosenfeld (A La Carte Consulting Group) as they break down practical financial strategies every food business owner needs. Walk away with clear insights to strengthen your bottom line and scale smarter.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Full Member Showcase & Networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Happy Hour
Day2: Growth & Innovation
🕑: 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Meet & Connect with our Members
Info: Connect with the talented food brands that call LIT home. Whether you’re a realtor looking for tenants, a venue seeking new product lines, a grocery store exploring fresh offerings, or simply looking to network and try new products, this is your chance.
Meet our members, sample their products, and show your support. As a community kitchen and incubator, we’re here to help our members succeed by connecting them with the right people.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Brunch + Open Networking + Facility Tours
Info: Join us for light bites featuring some of our members and vendors as they showcase their products. This is a great opportunity to get to know them, network, and explore what they have to offer.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
A New Chapter: Founders' Opening Remarks
Host: Ronnie & Linda Nguyen
Info: This is LIT. The story.
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Member Spotlight
Info: A quick and inspiring session featuring one of our members talking about their brand and the role LIT has played in their success.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
AI Accelerator: Real Tools to Light Up Your Business
Host: Raydon Chow
Info: **AI Accelerator: Real Tools to Light Up Your Business**
Join us as we explore the different ways operators are using AI in their businesses. This session includes a 90-minute discussion, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A and a 15-minute hands-on demonstration. You’ll walk away with valuable, practical takeaways you can apply right away.
Learn how to adapt, build a strong foundation in AI, and incorporate it into your daily operations so you can save time, increase efficiency, and maximize your output.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Facility Tours + Full Member Showcase + Networking + Membership Signups
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