A Launchpad for Local Food Entrepreneurs
Our Community Kitchen is more than a place to prepare food—it’s a place where ideas grow, recipes come to life, and food businesses take their next step. Our Georgia Department of Agriculture–licensed kitchen provides a safe, professional space for food production, product development, and culinary entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re making your first batch or growing an established food business, we’re here to support you along the way. From one recipe to the next opportunity, we’re helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses and be part of Georgia’s thriving agricultural and culinary community.
Built for Growth
Come grow with us and discover where your agriculture and culinary dreams can take you!
What You Can Create
Our kitchen is ideal for producing a wide range of value-added products, including:
Baked goods
Sauces and dressings
Jams and jellies
Spices
Shelf-stable retail products
Honey
If you’re ready to grow your food business, we’re here to help you turn your ideas into opportunities—right here in your community.
Community Kitchen
Rental Hours
The kitchen is available year-round, 7 days a week, rom 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
All kitchen clients must:
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Receive Certification from the Georgia Department of Agriculture
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Hold a valid sales license from the appropriate agency
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Be certified as a Food Safety Manager
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Provide proof of liability insurance
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Sign a Rental Agreement
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Attend a facility orientation and training session
Amenities
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
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Tilting skillet
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Tilting kettles
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Grill
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2-burner gas range
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Convection ovens
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Convection steamer
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Proofer
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Hobart standing mixer
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Cookware and utensils
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Spacious stainless steel prep tables
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High temperature commercial dishwasher
Storage
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Dry storage
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Walk-in cooler and freezer
Access to additional space use at the Wimberly's Roots state-of the art Demonstation Kitchen, perfect for cooking classes, product launches, tastings, menu development, photo shoots, and promotional events.
