Phase III - Community Kitchen

Start Up Cost

Primary Build Costs

  • Building Updates $10,000

  • Equipment and Appliances $25,000

  • Small Wares $5,000

  • Inspections, Administrative $2,000

Total Loan request

$45,000

Includes: higher estimate for building modifications based on market volatility related to material costs and possible regulatory updates

Kitchen Rentals

Kitchen Rentals can include use of the production space, equipment, dry storage space, frozen and/or refrigerated storage space.

  • Individual Rentals average $25 for a half-day block and include use of equipment and workspace.

  • Production Memberships start at $100/month for dedicated use of equipment and workspace with additional fees for dry storage, cooler storage, freezer storage.

  • Workshop/Event Rentals are available as standalone events or in partnership with Working Title Farm. These include dedicated use of the production space and equipment and an option to add on support for procurement, event execution and clean-up.

  • Branding and Distribution Support are services to be developed long-term to further support regional small business development.

Value-Added Production

Utilizing harvest “seconds”, Working Title Farm will produce a line of small-batch jams, preserves, pickles and sauces from signature recipes. Offered for sale at Farmers Markets and via the on-site Farm Stand, this line provides income from what would otherwise become waste. This line of branded food goods, available year-round, provides “taste of place” to farm stays and builds income through direct sales and brand-building.

Offering value-added production support to surrounding farms provides the opportunity for additional employment and income to both Working Title Farm and their regional partner farms.

Culinary Workshops

In addition to offering the Kitchen for third party workshop rentals, Working Title Farm will offer in-house workshops focused on eating in season. Developing partnerships with local culinary professionals to build a regular calendar of events generates mutual income, builds the brand and generates a unique menu of Farm Stay add-ons.

Providing these further enrichment activities to Farm Stay guests at a discount also increases the length of stay, long-term regional engagement, and sense of satisfaction and value. The option to add breakfast pastries or evening snack trays to each Farm Stay will also increase per-stay income.

Community Impact

Employment Opportunities

Year 1 - PT Kitchen Support

Year 3-5- FT Kitchen Manager, PT Kitchen Support

Community Impact

  • Improved local food access

  • Increased menu of tourist activities

  • Contributions to food pantries

  • Support for local culinary entrepreneurs