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The ultimate step-by-step guide to creating successful and sustainable shared-use commercial kitchens
Avoid health department violations, lawsuits, mismanagement and more with the most comprehensive set of policies & procedures
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ACCELERATE GROWTH
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MATERIALS & COURSES
Empower your shared kitchen with
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101 WORKSHOPS
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Our Shared Kitchen 101 Workshop is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide individuals, community leaders, and organizations with essential knowledge and resources to explore the world of shared kitchens. This workshop is tailored for those interested in understanding, planning, and potentially launching shared-use kitchens in their communities. Interested in bringing a Shared Kitchen 101 to your community? Complete our interest form.
The Essential Shared Kitchen Glossary explains key terms related to shared kitchens, including licensing, safety regulations and kitchen rentals. It’s designed to simplify important concepts for food entrepreneurs and kitchen operators.
Explore insights, how-tos, and industry updates tailored for shared kitchen owners. Our blog is packed with info like: launching your kitchen, finding grants, legal tips, best practices and food industry trends.
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Streamline your booking & scheduling software with The Food Corridor. Allow renters to reserve specific areas, equipment and storage to maximize revenue and turn your kitchen into a thriving hub for food entrepreneurs.
Attract. More. Tenants.
Struggling to find new members for your kitchen?
The Kitchen Door is top place food businesses go to find space for rent, ranking #1 on Google for searches like "find a shared kitchen."
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NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The Network for Incubator & Commissary Kitchens (NICK) is a private Facebook group of over 3.2K fellow shared kitchen owners and operators. The group supports the food industry through sharing ideas, getting advice on tough problems, sharing data, best practices, and technical assistance. Best part - It's free!
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Meet the Kitchen EDU Team
Our team brings deep experience in food systems, entrepreneurship, and kitchen operations. With advanced degrees in food culture, policy, and systems—and leadership roles in the USDA Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center—we understand what it takes to grow a successful shared kitchen. We’re also the team behind The Food Corridor, the world’s largest platform connecting food businesses with commercial kitchen space.
Director
Ashley Colpaart
Ashley is a Registered Dietitian with a Doctorate in Food Systems from Colorado State University and a Master’s in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts University, bringing a unique food systems perspective across social, economic, and environmental spheres.
Director
Tyler Sangermano
Tyler is the Director of Special Projects at The Food Corridor. She is a trained chef with 20+ years of restaurant operations experience, including managing a culinary incubator.
Communication Director
Haley Collins
Haley's passion for building community through shared food experiences has shaped her work on organic vegetable farms and fueled her marketing efforts in the local food space.
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