Services | Chef Space | United States

OUR SERVICES

Chef Space has created a suite of services to offer food entrepreneurs and business owners, whether you're just beginning to pursue your dream, or you've been honing your craft for some time and are looking to advance to the next level. Review the tracks below to find which service option would be suitable for you.

Just Starting Out

Entreé-preneurship Introduction Program

Free program for residents interested in the food service industry

The interactive 8-week class series, originally called the Food Entrepreneurship Series will be taught by local industry-leading professionals. All classes will meet at Chef Space, 1812 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. You must attend all classes to graduate from the program. Email Tom Murro at tom.murro@cvky.org to be added to the waitlist for our next class.

Ready To Launch

You have your concept, sketched it out, and are ready to go. Before booking kitchen space, make sure you have all the right paperwork to get going.

1. Register Business and Obtain EIN (Employee Identification Number) - Create a business entity and register with the Kentucky Secretary of State using the online OneStop Business Portal. Then obtain an EIN.
https://louisvilleky.gov/revenue-commission/forms/registration-application-tax-account-number

2. Obtain Food Safety Manager Certification - Certification is required for the owner of the business.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/services/food-service-managers-certification

3. Obtain Commercial General Liability Insurance - Secure your policy and be sure to name Chef Space as the additional insured (minimum $1 million policy)

4. Secure Food Permit - Louisville Metro Council recently amended the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances, Chapter 118, Food Service Establishments, to adopt the implementation of a Local Food Permit for food service establishments. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. Please call us if you have additional questions.

Once these items are completed,

you are READY TO BOOK!

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE SPACE!

Need Kitchen Space

Chef Space, CV's nationally recognized kitchen incubator and business accelerator in the heart of West Louisville directly supports Louisville's continued recognition as a foodie town constantly introducing fresh new concepts.

Through its blend of nuts-and-bolts business training, food-industry specific technical assistance, and its 13,000 s.f. facility featuring shared, commercial fully-licensed kitchen space, Chef Space maximizes the success of its budding entrepreneurs.

Chef Space offers both HOURLY and MONTHLY kitchen space reservation opportunities.

Monthly

Full-time starting at $1050 per month
6-12 Month Contract
One Reserved Table
Unlimited 24/7 Access
4 Shelves of Dry Storage
2 Shelves of Refrigeration
1 Shelf Freezer
Unlimited towels and aprons
Kitchen Equipment Library
Training and Events

Hourly

7AM - 10PM - $30 per hour per table (other hours of operation may be arranged via coordination with Director of Operations)
Additional rates apply for storage
Limited towels and aprons
Kitchen Equipment Library
Training and Events

Food Truck Parking

$400 a month
Plug in
Unlimited Ice
1 Rack of Dry Storage
Limited Use Towels and Aprons