A Launchpad for Local Food Entrepreneurs
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Our Community Kitchen is a fully licensed shared-use commercial kitchen operated under the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Designed to support small business owners, caterers, food product makers, and food entrepreneurs, our kitchen provides an affordable, fully equipped workspace to help you start, grow, or scale your food-based business.
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Our kitchen is ideal for producing a wide range of value-added products, including baked goods, canned foods, sauces, jams, jellies, and other shelf-stable items packaged for retail sale. ​​​​
Community Kitchen
Rental Hours & Rates
The kitchen is available year-round, 7 days a week,
from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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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
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CLICK HERE for links to additional resources for small food businesses
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
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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.