There are countless people in the community who have a unique food offering or are interested in bringing their unique food product to market, but it can be intimidating to take the first step. So where does one start? ShareKitchen is the answer.
Getting started is easy and the options are plenty. At the most basic level, ShareKitchen provides a fully equipped, commercially licensed shared-use kitchen available for rent by the hour. ShareKitchen understands that many people who are new to the space are also new to running their own business. For those in need of more support and guidance, ShareKitchen offers a comprehensive Culinary Incubator Business Development program which provides assistance to start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs with the goal of improving the chances of growing into a healthy, sustainable food related business.
The first step to getting started is to answer a few simple questions so the clients’ needs and expectations can be determined. Next, set up an appointment to tour the facility. Getting started packages start as low as $150 and includes a kitchen familiarization orientation, five hours of kitchen time, one month free storage shelf rental, one hour free professional consulting time and a safety and sanitation kit. Kitchen rental rates range from $18 – $22 per hour depending on usage.
ShareKitchen’s affordable kitchen space has also helped established businesses expand, using the kitchen for menu planning, training, taste testing, product development, brainstorming, and of course production. Products made or developed at ShareKitchen can be found in cafes, street fairs, restaurants, markets and grocers throughout the area.
ShareKitchen, located 68805 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, is a non-profit organization built on the simple philosophy of sharing. For a list of requirements, complete outline of getting started packages, and to contact ShareKitchen, visit www.ShareKitchen.org or call 760-459-4259.
