EDUCATION AND KITCHEN SPACE FOR FOOD BUSINESSES IN OGDEN

Formerly a preservs company that was put on pause with the 2020 pandemic. Now O-Town Kitchen is working towards opening the first kitchen incubator in Ogden, Utah, to provide food entrepreneurs with education, training, mentorship, and space in which they can start, operate, and grow their food-based business.We are seeking to transform the kitchen of a recently decommissioned school into a startup space for food-based businesses, including a commercial kitchen space certified and inspected by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Weber-Morgan Health Department. Food-based businesses will be able to rent the space by the hour to produce products and develop their culinary creations in a professional environment.We are not seeking to be just a commissary kitchen, where businesses can make food. We are an educational program dedicated to providing food businesses support along every step of the supply chain and business operation to help them maximize their success. Businesses will be provided the opportunity to participate in business coaching, mentorship, seminars, and workshops that will help them grow in their understanding of marketing, food safety, product development, sales, and other crucial aspects of running a successful food enterprise in Ogden, Utah.We anticipate launching in Spring of 2025

START UP ADVISING + SERVICE DESIGN FOR FOOD BUSINESSES
While our kitchen is getting up and running, we’re excited to offer support to help food businesses get set up and grow. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, we understand the unique challenges of the food industry and want to help you navigate them. From launching your idea to scaling your operations, we’re here to provide expert guidance, resources, and actionable strategies to set your business up for success. Let’s work together to turn your food business dreams into reality!

Isaac is an experienced food entrepreneur who built a successful business from the Ogden Farmers Market to placement in Harmons Grocery and Ridley’s Family Markets. With expertise in food service, packaged goods, and hunger relief, as well as training in innovation and design thinking from two of the nation’s top creative institutions, he has a proven track record of helping startups secure funding, navigate regulations, and scale effectively. Isaac offers tailored services to food businesses, including service design, which focuses on optimizing the entire customer experience—from discovery to loyalty—by mapping customer journeys, streamlining operations, and creating standout services that drive growth. Additionally, he provides general startup advising, assisting with licensing, food safety compliance, business strategy, and branding, as well as research support to navigate regulations, conduct market analysis, refine products through customer testing, and uncover funding opportunities.
Step 1: Book a Appointment
Schedule a 30-minute session for just $15 to focus on your top three questions.Step 2: Receive Tailored Advice
Join a personalized session where we’ll discuss actionable strategies for your business.Step 3: Grow with Confidence
After the consultation, explore options for ongoing advising or project-specific sup

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