Website: https://citizenkitchens.com/
Citizen Kitchens is a food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen operator based in Nashville, Tennessee. It provides licensed kitchen space, commercial equipment, storage, and business support services to food-based entrepreneurs. For a monthly membership fee plus hourly rates, member businesses gain access to professional facilities and resources that would otherwise require significant individual investment. The company describes its model as a way to “dilute expensive overhead expenses into predictable, affordable monthly payments,” and frames its mission as choosing “inspiration over competition for a stronger community and a healthier way to do business.” Its stated motto is “Power to the Producers.”
Services
Citizen Kitchens organizes its offerings around the different types of food businesses it serves:
- Makers – Facilities for businesses producing packaged perishable foods, breads, and cakes.
- Caterers – A fully equipped facility for catering operations supplying meals to Nashville businesses and events.
- Food Trucks – A hub and workspace, including parking, for food truck operators using the space as a production base.
- Consulting – Advisory services available to members and non-members alike.
Members pay a monthly membership fee and hourly rates to access shared kitchen space, storage, and commercial equipment. The shared-cost model is designed to help entrepreneurs overcome common barriers such as purchasing equipment, securing licensing, meeting health and agriculture requirements, and providing plumbing and electrical infrastructure.
Consulting
The company offers its experience and expertise as a standalone service for start-up food businesses seeking guidance. Consulting focuses on three primary areas:
- Permitting & Licenses – Guidance on obtaining the necessary permits and licenses.
- Production Consulting – Assistance with production-related operations and decisions.
- Recipe Consulting – Support with recipe development and refinement.
These services help new food businesses navigate challenges ranging from obtaining permits to designing packaging, meeting inspection standards, and sourcing quality ingredients. They are available to both Citizen Kitchens members and non-members.
About
Citizen Kitchens supports food-based entrepreneurs through a collaborative, cost-sharing approach. Its member base includes food truck operators, bakers, and caterers, united by a shared passion for their food-based work. Names referenced in connection with the business include Grant and Laura.
Location & Contact
Citizen Kitchens operates two facilities in the Nashville area:
- Citizen Incubator Kitchens West – 4611 Alabama Avenue, Sylvan Park, 37209
- Citizen Incubator Kitchens East (Hunters Station) – 975 Main Street, Suite 4, East Nashville, 37206
The company can be reached through a contact form on its website and is active on social media via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@citizenkitchens).
Additional Information
Citizen Kitchens is located in Nashville’s Sylvan Park neighborhood with an additional location in East Nashville. The website carries a 2020 copyright notice.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (citizenkitchens.com).