North Dakota Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens - Places to make foods to sell

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North Dakota Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens - Places to make foods to sell

North Dakota Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens -
Places to make foods to sell!

A licensed kitchen is an inspected, registered commercial kitchen where foods intended for sale can be safely made, in accordance with laws and regulations. While many states allow some low-risk foods to be made at home and sold in smaller quantities, many foods intended for sale can only be made in a licensed kitchen. If you want to make and sell your home-made preserves, salsa, spaghetti sauce, refrigerated foods or whatever, you will need a licensed kitchen to prepare and can the food. many licensed kitchens open their doors at low cost to local food entrepreneurs.

There are many lists of commercial kitchen in North Dakota,online, but the list below is the ONLY one with complete contact information and links to their websites, and all in one place. If you would rather have a company make and package the food product for you, see this list of copackers in North Dakota

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Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens and Shared Kitchens

Note: You may find it is required by your state take the ServSafe® training classes for Manager and employees. It certainly is advisable, in any case. You can get the ServSafe® Handbook that accompanies the course here.

• Square One -
  1407 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102. Phone: 701-388-1137. Whether you are starting your own food based business, looking to learn more about food, or planning a team building event, Square One can help you out. With 2 commercial kitchens, amazing culinary instructors and all the fixins, this facility is a community resource for creativity and inspiration!
  We offer a professional kitchen space that is available for both culinary start ups, as well as use by the public (on a very limited basis). Whether you call it a shared kitchen, culinary incubator or rental kitchen, it is here for you! Our facility is available to rent by the hour so small businesses have the opportunity to grow without the financial burden and risk of starting their own commercial kitchen. In addition to the resources the facility offers, we also can provide guidance on how to start up a food based business from product conception to getting it to your customers.
  

Other Resources

If you still can't find a suitable kitchen, you may need a co-packers.  Co-packers manufacture and package foods for other companies - and small food businesses - to sell.   See this list of co-packers in your area.

 

Where can I find more information about canning?

For more than 250 specific, simple recipes with step-by-step directions and photos; and general information on canning and food preservation, see this page.