Open Kitchen SLO
Mentorship & Kitchen Incubator Program
In San Luis Obispo, California
Our mission is to ensure that every food entrepreneur can have the opportunity to try and fulfill their dream by reducing some of the hardships in the beginning stages of business. We offer mentorship, support and education for small business entrepreneurs along with a certified space and storage for growing their business. Our mentorship and consulting can empower these start ups and small business food entrepreneurs to push and stay determined with their goals.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteer to help and contribute to the Open Kitchen Project. Our members greatly appreciate anything that we can do to help them become what they desire.
Donate
Contributed to the startup of over 75 companies while kickstarting this non-profit. With our Open Kitchen mission We plan on growing that number over time, helping all small food entrepreneurs and local markets along the way.
Join
Need health permitted kitchen space, mentorship, consulting or assistance with your food business? Become one of our members and join Open Kitchen SLO. Our phenomenal pricing along with team of members for guidance is only here to help you succeed!
OpenKitchenSLO@gmail.com
100% of Donations Fund Entrepreneurs Environment
Join us in supporting local businesses as they launch and grow. We help new entrepreneurs keep startup costs low and set them up for success through industry knowledge, guidance, and consulting.
Every dollar you donate goes directly toward projects that expand opportunities for small businesses. Your generous support helps local startups grow and gain recognition on a larger scale!
Programs
Current Initiatives & Projects
Kitchen Remodel
Provide and contribute to improvements of these entrepreneurs work environment. Helps towards upgrades, maintenance, and possible new equipment for efficiency ans growth.
Featured locals market
Be a part of our Featured Entrepreneurs event, where volunteers work on creating a local market to feature your favorite vendors, cover permit costs, and vendors labor time, helping to gain awarnesz while also providing a great education presentation covering the quick ins and outs of our non profit and goals to grow our favorite entrepreneurs presence in the local community.
A kitchen for All
A Initiative for Success
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Over 70% of starting food entrepreneurs fail to succeed within the first 5 years
We have reduced overhead cost at an average of $70,000 per year compared to standard commissary kitchens for all participants of Open Kitchen SLO
Through extensive research and collaboration with local communities, we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to helping others succeed in their food business dreams
How You Can Help
Getting Involved
Make a Donation
Support our mission by making a donation today. Your generous contribution helps fund the environment and growth to make these entrepreneurs dreams possible. It also keeps them motivated to never give up and to keep their heads up during some of the roughest times of the food industry. Your donation is greatly appreciated for the success of all their businesses and those to come.
Buy From Your Local Vendors
Farmer’s Markets across the county. Thursday – Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Friday – Arroyo Grande, Saturday – San Luis Obispo. More weekday markets.
Buy your vendors products at local stores like SLO Co Op, California Fresh, Brickyard Cafe.
Support your local food truck, private chef and caterers. Keep Buying What You Love!