When thinking of food in the rural north, a wide range of dishes rarely comes to mind. Rural areas are traditionally seen as static, unchanging and homogeneous. The notion of rural identities representing a hegemonic ideal is seen in the ways food culture is understood in rural areas. With increasing rural diversity, it stands to reason that food culture would diversify as well. Food offers an opportunity for integration and to support a wider range of small businesses. Rural migrant entrepreneurship, particularly for women, remains outside the scope of research, however researchers are beginning to challenge this gap. The implications for not recognizing the wide range of food cultures that are present in rural areas may hinder opportunities for migrant entrepreneurship and integration.