Vegan

RVPBAR

Plant-based energy bars made with real ingredients and no fillers. A clean, protein-packed snack that keeps you moving.

Bakery

Stroopwafel Sisters

Hot, crispy stroopwafels filled with warm caramel. A Dutch favorite made fresh on-site by two sisters from the Netherlands.

Bakery

Thumbprints Bake Shop

Fresh-baked cookies, cookie cakes, and custom desserts that hit the sweet spot every time.

BBQ

Twisted Oak BBQ

Authentic wood-fired barbecue straight from the pit. Brisket, ribs, and pulled pork smoked low and slow with rich, Central Texas flavor.

Michelle’s Soul Food

Michelle’s Soul Food serves classic comfort food made to perfection

PotLucky

Handmade Chinese steamed buns and dumplings delivered/frozen in Charlottesville, with vegetarian options and event catering.
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Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant Started With Two Ingredients: 
A Chef and a Kitchen

You’re closer to achieving your culinary dreams than you think. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, BEACON Kitchen provides everything you need to take that next step. 


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Apply for BEACON’s Food Service Management Program by January 19, 2026.

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