Hummingbird's Incubator Kitchen
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Incubator Kitchen Summary
The Hummingbird Incubator Kitchen at the Stellaria Building is designed to support small scale food producers to offer a product to the marketplace without investing in the required commercial kitchen setting at start-up or as they are in the initial stages of growth. The focus for Hummingbird’s Incubator Kitchen is on food businesses that emphasize local, organic and nutritionally valuable Gluten Free (GF) foods. Please Download our Kitchen Operations Manual for more detailed information.
Equipment
The Kitchen offers a 6 burner natural gas range with double standard ovens and 24 inch grill, a pair of natural gas convection ovens, reach in cooler, vegetable wash sink, dish sink with sanitizer, mixer, and stainless work tables. Other equipment is provided by the user.
Costs
Kitchen cost is based on the percentage of hours used by the tenant and starts at $200 per month which includes all utilities. Additional warehouse storage space, walk-in cooler and/or freezer space may also be available for rent provided we have availability. A refundable deposit of $150.00 and a one time application fee of $50 is required for each tenant when a user lease is signed. The process of evaluation is free.
Application Process
**Kitchen is currently fully occupied.**
Fill out and submit the Incubator Kitchen Application, and we will contact you within a couple of business days. Please note that kitchen usage is subject to availability and manager's approval.
Contact
We can serve you best if you submit the questionnaire (above) before calling.
Phone: 541-632-4288
E-mail: info@backtothebarrow.com
Andrew Hitz of Activation Foods about to mix up a batch of seasonal Italian Garlic Scape Kraut.
Christina Sasser of Activation Foods dressing their Live Marinated Kale Salad at a prep table.
Prep tables, storage, range & ovens.
The kitchen sink!
Currently Making Great Food in the Incubator Kitchen:
The Breakfast Cure, Captain Soup, Elevate Kombucha, Merryheart Farm, The Peaceful Palate, Positive Community Kitchen, The Sassy Cupcake, School Garden Project.