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 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 have transformed the kitchen of James Madison Elementary School into a startup space for food-based businesses, including a commercial kitchen space certified and inspected by state and county Regulatory agencies. 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.About O-Town Kitchen
O-Town Kitchen is more than just a commissary kitchen—it is a community-based incubator designed to support food entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. We combine access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen with education, coaching, and wrap-around services that help small businesses grow sustainably.
What We Offer
Kitchen Access: Student Businesses can rent time in our licensed commercial kitchen, equipped with ovens, mixers, cold and dry storage, and other essential tools for food production.

One-on-One Coaching: Each business works directly with our coordinator to set realistic growth goals, troubleshoot challenges, and stay accountable.

Educational Workshops: We host regular sit-down classes with local experts covering topics such as food safety, licensing, branding, marketing, distribution, and scaling your operation.

Peer Community: Entrepreneurs learn and collaborate alongside other small food businesses, building networks that lead to shared opportunities and collective growth.

How It Works

Apply: Interested food entrepreneurs complete a short application and onboarding process.

Register with Adult Education: As part of our unique model, businesses also enroll with Ogden School District’s Adult Education program, ensuring that every participant is both a food producer and a learner.

Set Your Goals: In the initial coaching session, businesses set clear, measurable goals (e.g., sales targets, product launches, or new market entry).

Book Kitchen Time: Using our scheduling system, members reserve kitchen hours that fit their production needs. Different membership tiers and hourly rates make access flexible.

Engage in Education: Members participate in monthly coaching sessions and attend workshops to strengthen their business skills.
Grow Together: O-Town Kitchen provides an ecosystem of accountability, shared knowledge, and supportive community to help food businesses thrive.

Pricing for Kitchen Time

We’ve structured our pricing to be affordable and flexible, whether you’re just starting out or scaling your operation. We offer the most competitive rates in Weber and Davis Counties. Educational and support service are provided with kitchen rent.

Hourly Rate:
$15 per hour during business hours (7 AM – 10 PM)
$12 per hour during off-hours

Monthly Plans:
Basic Plan: $300/month for up to 20 hours of kitchen use (additional hours billed at $15/hr)
Standard Plan: $500/month for up to 40 hours (additional hours billed at $12/hr)
Premium Plan: $800/month for up to 80 hours (additional hours billed at $10/hr)

Storage Options:
Dry, refrigerated, and freezer storage available at monthly rates (priced by shelf, bin, or reach-in space).
APPLYING FOR OUR PROGRM
We are using the shared kitchen app the Food Corridor to manage onboarding and rental times. Register for an account with Food Corridor and once you've completed all the sign up steps we will schedule a time for onboarding with our kitchen staff.

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