Food Business Bootcamp (Cleveland)

Food Business Bootcamp (Cleveland) is sponsored by Central Kitchen Cleveland. This online program offers real-world, hands-on advice from successful Cleveland-based food entrepreneurs to aspiring foodpreneurs looking to take their craft food concept to the next level. It teaches essential steps to get started and succeed in the food business.

Cleveland Central Kitchen | Where Craft Food Concepts Take Off Become an Incubator Kitchen Member If you’re ready to take your business to the next level at the Incubator, our shared-use commercial kitchen, here’s the info you need to know and the steps you need to take to move forward! Incubator Kitchen Member Rental Rates 6 a. m.

to 8 p. m. | $25/hour (peak hours) 8 p.

m. to 6 a. m.

| $17/hour Monthly Growth Membership Rate | $1,450/month (set schedule of hours), available for use 24/7 Nighttime Growth Membership Rate | $1,000/month (set schedule of hours), available for use 6pm-6am Large Equipment | Additional $5/hour (see equipment list at bottom of page) Storage | Shelf size is roughly 2’deep 4′ wide and 2′ high Dry Storage | $22/shelf/month Cooler | $27.

50/shelf/month Freezer | $33/shelf/month Need your own custom space or want us to make your product for you ? Find out more . Becoming an Incubator Kitchen Member Checklist TOUR | Take our virtual tour OR register to attend an in-person tour 1st Saturday of each month at 10:30 am 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm APPLICATION | Fill out an application The application fee is $75.

00 We’ll contact you with any questions and let you know within a week if your application has been accepted INSURANCE | Acquire and Submit Food Liability Insurance You may select the agent and carrier of your choice, though we r ecommended FLIP Insurance Members are required to carry a General Liability and Product Liability insurance policy Members must carry at least a $1 million dollar incident and $2 million aggregate policy The policy must n ame Central Kitchen Incubator as an “Additional Insured Party” Use the coupon code ‘CENTRALKITCHEN10’ to be granted a $10 discount off of your policy Submit your Certificate of Insurance via email to darius@thecentral.

kitchen SERVSAFE | Acquire and Submit ServSafe License OR food handler’s license for a Person in Charge (POC) Cost is $15 for online module and certification Submit your License via email to darius@thecentral.

kitchen PRODUCT QUESTIONNAIRE | Complete and Submit Questionnaire Must be completed to the best of your ability prior to your orientation meeting Complete one questionnaire for each of your Manufactured Food Products Products with similar formulations need only one questionnaire (i.e. Cheesy Mac vs Extra Cheesy) Caterers or Meal Service Providers will complete the Caterer and Retail Operator Questionnaire Submit your Questionnaire via email to darius@thecentral.

kitchen ORIENTATION | Email Darius Anderson to set up an appointment Once your application is approved and your Certificate of Insurance, ServSafe License, and Product Questionnaire(s) are submitted, you can schedule your orientation meeting during which you will: Review your questions about the New Member Packet (please review packet in advance) Sign Membership Agreement (included in packet) and the CCLK Member Health Reporting Policy Pay $140 security deposit (via check or card) $125 quarterly membership fees will be assessed in January, April, July, and October at the start of the month (via check or card) Review p roduct/s and ingredients (if applicable) as well as to whom and how you plan to sell your product or service Walk through Incubator Kitchen Schedule a follow-up meeting if needed (first booking, other requested info, any licensing next steps, etc.) Please note: 24 hours’ notice is required for orientation cancellations.

No-shows or cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be assessed a $25 fee.

KITCHEN USE | Set Up Food Corridor Account This is our scheduling and billing system for the kitchen The process takes a few days, so please anticipate a week for set up before you plan on scheduling time in the kitchen Incubator Kitchen Specialty Equipment List 20 Quart orbital tabletop mixer 40 & 60 Quart orbital floor mixers 2 R602 Robot Coupe with mixing bowl & slice/dice attachments Multiple immersion blenders 1 – 4 Burner production range with conduction oven 20 & 60 gallon steam jacketed kettles 1 Volumetric piston filler 1 15 gallon Thunderbird mixer Online 5 module food business course | See details | $350 Online subject specific food business classes | $50-$75 each Food Hub Membership | Co-packing, kitchen pods, warehousing, retail and office space | See details Consulting Services | See details | $300/mo for 5 hours or $75/hr 1 hour included in Hourly Incubator Membership 3 hours included in Monthly Growth Membership 3 hours one-time for Craft Food Classroom course students Nutrition Panels | $100 per SKU Branding & Marketing | Custom quote