In New Jersey, bagels are more than breakfast, they’re a source of pride. Everyone’s got their favorite shop, their go-to order, and a deep-seated belief that Jersey bagels are objectively better than anything you’d find elsewhere. So, when Jeff Lacouture, the founder of Uncut Bagels, decided to roll his dough into this carb-loving scene, he […]
Sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients is essential for any food business in New Jersey. With its abundance of local farms, specialty suppliers, and distribution networks, the Garden State offers numerous options to ensure your dishes feature the finest ingredients. Whether you’re a chef, restaurant owner, or food entrepreneur, here’s a guide to some of the best […]
Everyone’s least favorite question of the day is: “What’s For Dinner?” Olivia’s was started to help families and other busy folks address that problem by providing delicious and nutritious meals delivered to your door once each week. With two young kids, a husband, and work as a food stylist and recipe tester already keeping her […]
Brick City Candy is a social enterprise with a powerful goal: to provide training, support, and employment opportunities to previously incarcerated individuals, helping them forge a new path forward. Inspired by Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, they spread their message by creating, producing, and selling delicious candy creations. We at Garden State Kitchen couldn’t be […]
Latisha Thornton, CEO/Owner of Sweet Tee’s Catering and Event Planning, started cooking professionally more than a decade ago. She opened a restaurant, tuned up her business model during the pandemic, and she’s now busier than ever. Here’s how renting one of our commercial kitchens helps her cater large events and keep her customers coming back […]
Our members who run meal prep companies cook for families, vegans, fitness trainers, and more. They say access to an affordable commercial kitchen is important, but there’s more to it than that. We checked in and put together a list of the top 10 things they need to succeed. Here’s how our members save time and money […]
Meet local pastaio Matt Ruzga. Matt owns Porta Rossa Pasta & Provisions, a shop that started in our shared commercial kitchen as an artisanal pasta delivery service. Matt’s story begins during the pandemic. After spending years mastering his craft at the best Italian restaurants in NYC, Matt suddenly found himself at home. The Covid quarantine, […]
When business booms over the holidays, being able to fill orders quickly is key. And our flexible commercial kitchen on-demand model allows you to scale up without committing to a lease or high monthly fees. If your busy times are winter and summer, you can book a kitchen every day in December to fill holiday […]
Starting a food business can be scary, but it’s one of the most fun and rewarding ways to make a living. If you’re dreaming up a small food business, read on. Here are the top reasons why entrepreneurs are drawn to the industry – and why you shouldn’t wait any longer to join them. #1 […]
We’d just opened when Erica Leahy of Three Daughters Baking Co. rented our commercial baking kitchen for the first time. It was 2018, and renting a professional kitchen by the hour was just what she needed: a low-risk way to scale her start-up food business. She could vend at local farmers markets while she built a small […]
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