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The Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen’s purpose is to be an inclusive space for food start-ups and entrepreneurs who are seeking production space, resources, support, and technical assistance. Contact us and schedule a free consultation today. Take a virtual tour. 

Incubator Contact

616-805-5308 ext. 206
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What is an Incubator Kitchen?

A commercial kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and stainless steel surfaces.

A fully-equipped, shared use, rentable commercial kitchen that provides entrepreneurs a supportive, efficient, and flexible environment to develop and produce their product or service.

Our kitchen space supports cookie bakers, pickle makers, meal preppers, roasters, and toasters who are seeking support and technical assistance. The goal is growth, and eventually graduation! Learn about the businesses who call our kitchen home.

THE INCUBATOR KITCHEN HELPS FOOD BUSINESSES TACKLE OBSTACLES WITH AFFORDABLE RENTAL RATES, STATE-OF-THE-ART KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND EXPERT LICENSING GUIDANCE.

Three men coking chili in a commercial kitchen with their spices, sauces, and ingredients laid out in front of them.

Impressive space

Nearly 5,000 square feet of commercial kitchen equipment turns this cooking space into a food producing powerhouse.

Mix it, bake it, boil it, broil it—the Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen is here to help you make it in more ways than one! Fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation and receive rental rate information.

  • Two 8-top ranges

    Two convection ovens

    Two combitherm ovens

    Two 20 qt mixers

    60 Quart mixer

    Four conventional ovens

    40 Gallon tilt kettle

    40 Gallon braising pan

    Fryer/donut fryer

    Broiler

    Charbroiler

    Heated banquet carts

    Deli slicer

    Commercial salad spinner/dryer

    Commercial vegetable cutter

    Robocoup proofer/retarder

A small business preparing their packaged cake product in a commercial kitchen.

Affordable
rates

Affordable, accessible, fully licensable—The Incubator Kitchen is a food entrepreneur’s playground, 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Have a food business idea, or the perfect dish passed down for generations? We want to help you make that recipe a reality. Fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation and receive rental rate information.

  • Licensing assistance

    Access to cooler, freezer, and dry storage

    Secure door access system

    Cleaning supplies and facilities services

    24/7 Access to kitchen space

    Free wi-fi

    Technical assistance connections

    Networking opportunities

    Loading dock access

    Adjacent street parking

    Ingredient sourcing advice

    Close proximity to major highway access

    Cutting-edge commercial-grade equipment

    Label consultation

The owner of a bakery prepping dough on the butcher block surface in a commercial kitchen.

Since 2013…

Artisan cheese dip samples served on ice.

50

STATES SELL INCUBATOR KITCHEN PRODUCTS

Two women in the Incubator Kitchen preparing their macarons for shipping.

60%

OF INCUBATOR BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN FEMALE-OWNED

Stacked up jars filled with small batch dessert.

2,250

CONSULTATIONS HAVE TAKEN PLACE

A food truck business using a stainless steel cooking appliance to cook large quantities of food.

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INCUBATOR BUSINESSES ARE ACTIVE RIGHT NOW

A small business using a labeling machine to package their bottled tea.

180

BUSINESSES HAVE STARTED IN THE INCUBATOR KITCHEN

A group of employees boxing up the final product created in a commercial kitchen.
The finishing touches being added to cheese and charcuterie cups in the Incubator Kitchen.

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INCUBATOR BUSINESSES HAVE GRADUATED

241

JOBS HAVE BEEN CREATED BY INCUBATOR BUSINESSES

READY TO START A FOOD BUSINESS?

Have a food business idea, an interest in exploring commercial cooking, or the perfect recipe passed down for generations? Fill out the short form below and schedule your free consultation and Incubator Kitchen tour.