Building a community of food entrepreneurs

COOK-UP is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to nourishing early-stage food entrepreneurs, primarily from marginalized communities, to launch and scale businesses that have a transformative impact on our communities.

We are 100% virtual

We no longer have a shared kitchen space for rent

Find a kitchen (Coming soon!)

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Since

2019

45+

food entrepreneurs launched

98%

BIPOC owned

A vibrant

entrepreneurial community

Built for early-stage food entrepreneurs

We support entrepreneurs who are starting, launching or growing a food business and need a guidance, support and a community

Homecooks and aspiring food business owners

Early stage food vendors

Newcomers & marginalized founders

Women, youth and BIPOC building food businesses

Success Stories

-Viji - Owner of IYAL

I wanted to be an entrepreneur for past few years. I had many wonderful ideas which someone or the other turned into successful business. When I decided to start a small business and searching for an affordable commercial kitchen, I ran into COOK-UP. I joined their first cohort in few days. I still couldn’t believe that we launched our business with all processes in place and been to two events already in just under 3 months. By the way, I work full time as well. Everyone at COOKUP literally hand-hold you in every step of the process. They are the most amazing people and wonderful friends forever!