FAQ
How does the Kitchen Incubator work?
The kitchen is available on a half-day or daily basis with additional hours charged an hourly rate. When you reserve the kitchen, you have exclusive use of it for the entire reserved time. A deposit is required for all tenants at the time that the kitchen is rented. If the kitchen is not left in suitable state after use, charges to clean and/maintain kitchen will be taken out of deposit. There are no membership fees or other add-ons.
How much does it cost to use the Kitchen?
Full-day (7-8 hours): $50 Deposit: $500 Deductions will be made against your deposit for cleaning @ $20/hr if area and equipment are not left to kitchen incubator standards. You will be charged for repairs for items that are broken (due to misuse) or missing during your scheduled time.
How do I start my own food business?
Visit our “Getting Started” page. The requirements and resources for food businesses are listed there. Schedule an appointment with the Cache Business Resource Center (435) 760-7937 to get free help from SCORE volunteers with planning and licensing your business. An application for Kitchen use may be printed from “Application” page. Also print the form for the credit report and background check. Fill out and send to Cache Business Resource Center, 1410 North 1000 West, Room 1901, Logan, UT 84321.
Is there help for learning how to run my business?
Free counseling is available through the Cache Business Resource Center (CBRC) to help get your business up and running. Our website: http://www.cachebrc.com provides you with many resources. Classes and workshops are, also, held at CBRC covering all aspects of starting, running, and expanding your business.
Do I need any special permits to use your kitchen?
A Food Handler’s Card is required for all users. Classes and tests are held at the Bear River Health Department. Classes may, also, be taken on-line.
Can my children help out in the Kitchen?
Children 14 years and older may help out in the kitchen if they have a valid Food Handlers Card. Children younger than 14 are not allowed in the kitchen at any time. Children must remain with you in the kitchen and are not allowed to roam the building.
Do I need a Manufacturing License?
You need a business license from the city in which you conduct business (the city you live in if you are a home-based business) if you are going to sell to a restaurant or retail store. You might need one to sell at Farmers’ or Gardeners’ Markets. Check the requirements of the markets. Sometimes you report your sales tax under the event’s license.
Is the Kitchen available for catering?
No, the kitchen is available to food producers who are making a product to sell to restaurants, on-line customers, retail stores, and special events.
Can I use my own equipment?
Probably, if it meets City code and we have room for it. Email us with your equipment request and specs and we will see how we can best help you. kitchen@cachebrc.com