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Whether you operate a business, produce local food, support the industry or simply believe in Kingston’s culinary future, there’s a KCA membership for you.

Every membership includes KCA events and networking, newsletters and industry updates, and member pricing on programs and events.

Find the membership that fits

  • Community

    $75 /year

    Best for
    Individuals, students, hospitality workers, enthusiasts
    Voting and board eligibility
    No
    Directory profile
    None
    Included membership and partner discounts
    TrainCan food safety, 35% off
    Highlights
    Learning and development, selected KCA resources
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    • KCA events and networking opportunities
    • TrainCan food safety certifications, 35% discount
    • Learning and professional development opportunities
    • KCA newsletters, industry updates and opportunities
    • Selected KCA resources
    • Connection to Kingston’s culinary and hospitality community
    • Member pricing where applicable
    • Opportunities to participate in KCA initiatives and activations
    Join now

  • Producer

    $200 /year

    Best for
    Farms, growers, producers, makers
    Voting and board eligibility
    Yes
    Directory profile
    Enhanced profile, KCA Member
    Included membership and partner discounts
    Optional CFIB ($34/month) and TIAO (40% off); TrainCan 35% off
    Highlights
    Buyer connections, local sourcing, culinary tourism campaigns
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    • Enhanced business profile in the KCA Culinary Directory / KCA Connect
    • KCA Member designation
    • Optional CFIB membership, preferred rate of $34/month regardless of staff amount
    • Optional TIAO membership, 40% discount
    • TrainCan food safety certifications, 35% discount
    • Opportunities to connect with restaurants, chefs and hospitality buyers
    • Local sourcing and procurement opportunities
    • Participation in KCA events, activations and culinary initiatives
    • Consideration for culinary tourism and destination campaigns
    • Training and professional development opportunities
    • KCA resources and industry information
    • Member pricing for applicable KCA programs and events
    • Networking and industry connections
    • Advocacy and sector representation
    • Increased visibility through KCA storytelling and promotion
    Join now

  • Small Business

    $600 /year

    Best for
    Culinary businesses under $1.5M revenue
    Voting and board eligibility
    Yes
    Directory profile
    Enhanced profile, KCA Member
    Included membership and partner discounts
    ORHMA membership included; optional CFIB ($34/month) and TIAO (40% off)
    Highlights
    Workforce development, funding and grant info, advocacy, tourism opportunities
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    • ORHMA membership included
    • Optional CFIB membership, preferred rate of $34/month regardless of staff amount
    • Optional TIAO membership, 40% discount
    • Enhanced KCA Connect business profile
    • KCA Member designation
    • KCA industry partnerships and member benefits
    • Training and workforce development opportunities
    • Business resources and support
    • Funding and grant information
    • Networking and industry events
    • Participation in KCA campaigns, events and activations
    • Culinary tourism and destination-development opportunities
    • Local supplier and producer connections
    • Advocacy and sector representation
    • Industry updates and regulatory information
    • Member pricing for applicable KCA programs and events
    • KCA storytelling and promotional exposure
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  • Large Business

    $850 /year

    Best for
    Culinary businesses over $1.5M revenue
    Voting and board eligibility
    Yes
    Directory profile
    Enhanced profile, KCA Member
    Included membership and partner discounts
    ORHMA membership included; optional CFIB ($34/month) and TIAO (40% off)
    Highlights
    Workforce development, funding and grant info, advocacy, tourism opportunities
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    • ORHMA membership included
    • Optional CFIB membership, preferred rate of $34/month regardless of staff amount
    • Optional TIAO membership, 40% discount
    • Enhanced KCA Connect business profile
    • KCA Member designation
    • KCA industry partnerships and member benefits
    • Training and workforce development opportunities
    • Business resources and support
    • Funding and grant information
    • Networking and industry events
    • Participation in KCA campaigns, events and activations
    • Culinary tourism and destination-development opportunities
    • Local supplier and producer connections
    • Advocacy and sector representation
    • Industry updates and regulatory information
    • Member pricing for applicable KCA programs and events
    • KCA storytelling and promotional exposure
    Join now

  • Associate

    $750 /year

    Best for
    Suppliers, service providers, tech, distributors
    Voting and board eligibility
    No
    Directory profile
    Industry Associate profile
    Included membership and partner discounts
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    Highlights
    Connections to culinary business members, network visibility
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    • Industry Associate profile in KCA Connect
    • KCA Industry Associate designation
    • KCA networking opportunities and industry events
    • Opportunities to connect with KCA culinary business members
    • Participation in appropriate KCA initiatives and activations
    • KCA communications and industry updates
    • Visibility within the KCA industry network
    • Member offers, education and partnerships with KCA
    • Member pricing for applicable KCA events and programming
    Join now

More than one location?

Pay the primary membership ($600 or $850), then add each additional location under the same ownership for $300 per year. Each location gets its own profile in our business directory.