The wait is over — Taste the Trends: Culinary Collaborations kick off tonight at The Hatchery Chicago! Join the Chicagoland food and beverage community for an evening of trend-inspired bites, bold flavors, and connections with the innovators shaping the future of food! 

Before you arrive, take a look at what's on the menu! 

Tonight's Culinary Lineup

South Chicago Packing — Peter Kolavo 

Fried Chicken with Tamarind Hot Honey BBQ Sauce • Jalapeno Poppers with Grape Jam • Bacon Fat Gingersnap Cookies with Dragon Fruit Sugar — all fried to perfection in beef tallow. 

Univar Solutions — Chefs Dylan Morton & Jake Frash 

Caramel Apple Witch's Cold Brew — a caramel cold brew topped with apple-spice protein cold foam (colored in green!) for a seasonal twist. 

Ingredion — Chef Connor Thompson

Tteokbokki Fries — Korean-inspired, crispy, and perfectly sauced. 

Chef Maurice "Blāque" Shelton, Black Rose Pastries / Steel City Bakery 

Netflix's Sugar Rush winner brings his signature creativity — stay tuned for his surprise showcase! 

 Egg Rolls Etc — Chef Javon Nicholas 

Gert's Collard Greens & Smoked Turkey Egg Rolls •  Plant-Based Spicy Jerk Cabbage Egg Rolls • Mild Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls 

 Egglife Foods 

Power Pasta — a clean, protein-packed twist on a comfort classic, cooked live following the Datassential trends session. 

Smoodi 

Fresh smoothies blended on-site with their innovative smart blender. 

Farmer's Fridge x California Pizza Kitchen 

Try the first-ever CPK BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad collaboration — plus other fresh, chef-crafted jars. 

Simple Mills 

Better-for-you crackers and muffins that prove clean eating can be delicious 

The 72 Collection 

Rich, dark chocolate crafted for pure indulgence. 

Royce + Reign 

Cocktail Cookies inspired by the Espresso Martini and Old Fashioned — an edible twist on your favorite drinks. 

Stefi's 

Debuting for the first time tonight! — Grain-free, Seed-Oil-Free Chicken Nuggets made with real ingredients and bold flavor. 

Nimba

Kala sliders with house slaw • Jollof Bowls full of West African spice and flair. 

Graize Limited 

Stini Tots — caramelized corn puffs with irresistible crunch. 

Shaana Suya Chicago 

Authentic Suya Beef Skewers grilled to perfection. 

Pura Soda 

Clean, crisp refreshment in Cranberry, Pomegranate, Orange, and Cucumber-Lime flavors. 

Sorridi Therapeutics 

NeuroFiber Bars — smart snacking powered by science 

Indian as Apple Pie 

Tamarind Chutney on pita chips — sweet, tangy, and unforgettable. 

CHOMPS 

High-protein, clean-ingredient jerky snacks — made for flavor lovers on the go. 

It Happens Tonight!

Don't miss your chance to taste what's next in the food and beverage industry — and connect with the innovators leading the way. Doors open at 5:00 PM at The Hatchery Chicago.