Culinary Research and Innovation

Prairie Research Kitchen

Great ideas start in the Kitchen

Creative solutions to support food processors and food service providers through research and development, technical services and training. The Prairie Research Kitchen brings together a unique blend of food science and culinary arts to develop solutions for our clients.

The Research Kitchen provides a collaborative space to put the creativity and skills of Red River College Polytechnic’s culinary instructors and students to work developing new food products or services to the market. At Prairie Research Kitchen, you’ll find cost-effective solutions and College-related funding opportunities to foster innovation.

Feeding a hunger for food innovation

We’re an ideal and accessible partner, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises who need help with:

Partnering with the Prairie Research Kitchen provides you with access to Red River College Polytechnic’s facilities and technology.

Blended expertise for a perfect recipe

Prairie Research Kitchen’s approach to applied research and prototype development is unique because it adds culinary skills to the process.

Imagine having 20 researchers working on your project instead of four. That’s what it’s like when you work with us.

Bringing more resources to the community

The Prairie Research Kitchen is a modern research facility on the 11th floor of the Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. We serve Western Canada’s vibrant food production industries by building on our province’s strengths in food research, development and innovation.

Working with us gives you unparalleled access to Red River College Polytechnic’s cutting-edge facilities and technology.

Student Engagement

Access training opportunities in culinary research.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

Learn more ›