Incubator at KZoo Station

Kitchen Incubator at KZoo Station

Cook, create, and grow your business at KZoo Station.

About the Kitchen Incubator

The Kitchen Incubator at KZoo Station is a shared commercial kitchen dedicated to empowering food entrepreneurs. Whether you’re launching a catering business, developing a product line, or opening a food truck, this program provides the resources, mentorship, and space to bring your culinary dreams to life.

As a next step after completing the Kitchen Accelerator Program (KAP), the Incubator offers ongoing access to a fully equipped kitchen and continued business development support, helping you turn your culinary goals into sustainable success.

The Kitchen Incubator is designed for graduates of the KAP who are:

Caterers
Food truck owners
Bakers
Product developers
Aspiring restaurateurs
Anyone with a passion for food entrepreneurship

Start your journey today

The Kitchen Incubator is exclusively for KAP graduates. Apply to KAP to begin your journey and gain the skills, connections, and resources needed to take your culinary business to the next level.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

How it works

What does this incubator journey look like?

YEAR 1: THE STARTER

Every great business begins with the basics. In Year 1, Makers focus on setting a strong foundation, refining menus, managing finances, mastering time, and organizing their operations. It’s all about building confidence and consistency in the kitchen and in business.

YEAR 2: THE SIMMER

With your foundation set, Year 2 turns up the heat. Makers dive into strategic marketing, storytelling, and social media to grow their visibility and reach. You’ll learn to use technology like point-of-sale systems, set sales goals, and understand what it takes to reach profitability.

YEAR 3: THE SIZZLE

This is where everything comes together. In Year 3, Makers step into leadership: delegating, mentoring, and preparing to expand. You’ll build a growth plan, pitch your business, and inspire the next generation of food entrepreneurs.

Ingredients for success

Throughout the journey, Makers develop key skills like creativity, organization, confidence, and strategic thinking. By the end, you’ll not only have a more strategic business, but you’ll also have the mindset and network to sustain long-term success.

Year 3 also includes opportunities to showcase your business at places like:

Fulton Street Farmer’s Market

Creston Farmer’s Market

Kentwood Farmer’s Market

Wine, Beer, and Food Festival