Kitchen
About The Kitchen
Starting a food based business on your own can be one of the most challenging endeavors with permitting requirements and fluctuating costs.
The Catapult Kitchen exists for founders to build restaurants, bakeries, and consumer packaged goods brands in a commercial kitchen with shared equipment, expert guidance, and funding opportunities.
The kitchen membership comes with:
24/7 Building Access
Permitting Assistance
Community Connections
Shared Equipment
One-on-one Mentorship
Resource Library
Kitchen members have access to:
Mixers
Smallwares
Prep Space
Cold Storage
All Catapult memberships include:
One-on-one Mentorship
Over $500k in Discounts
24/7 access to the facility
Shared Equipment
Community Collabs
Funding Opportunities
Kitchen Details
What is a business incubator?
A business incubator is an organization designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies through an array of business support resources and services that could include physical space, capital, coaching, common services, and networking connections.
What is the process to join the Catapult Kitchen Incubator?
1. Fill out this form
2. Receive an invitation to tour
3. Complete an application for membership
4. Participate in an incubator tasting and interview
What industries are the best fit for membership in the Catapult Kitchen Incubator?
- Consumer Packaged Goods
- Pre-restaurant or pre-bakery businesses that are working toward their own brick-and-mortar location
What industries are not a fit for membership in the Catapult Kitchen Incubator?
This kitchen is not set up to serve catering companies, food carts, or trucks that do not have clear plans to move into a brick-and-mortar location.
How does pricing and billing work?
$300.00 monthly minimum for 20 hours of kitchen time:
- $15.00 per hour for 20+ hours ($7.50 off-peak)
- $12.00 per hour for 50+ hours ($6.00 off-peak)
- $10.00 per hour for 100+ hours ($5.00 off-peak)
Monthly Bills: On the 5th of each month, our members are charged the minimum amount of $300.00 for the current month, overages from the prior month, and applicable storage charges.
Joining Fee: A $65.00 joining fee per business is applied on the day of orientation.
Can I store items in the kitchen?
We have dry, cold, and freezer storage in the kitchen. Our pricing is consistent throughout these areas. Storage is billed monthly, and as follows:
- $20.00 per shelf
- $30.00 per speed rack
- $60.00 per lockable cage
- $80.00 per pallet
I want to start a food business. Where should I start?
Check out our How to Start a Food Business Guide in the resource library that details the process of vetting, formalizing, and growing your food-based business.
**Not everything in this guide needs to be complete before applying for membership. The Catapult staff can provide guidance through the incorporation and permitting phases if you choose to pursue membership.
Do you have an additional question that isn’t addressed here?
Fill out this form and select “I have a general question.” Our team will reach out to you with more information.
