become a kitchen member
WE WANT TO HELP YOUR FOOD BUSINESS THRIVE!
Be a part of Akron’s first shared-use, fully licensed, 24/7 commercial kitchen! No matter where you’re at, just starting out or already have a fully functioning kitchen space and business plan, we’d love to understand how the Akron Food Works team can help create, incubate, and elevate your food business.
We Have Kitchen Rental Options!
general rates
monthly membership plans
time based plans
self storage options
How to become a kitchen member?
Akron Food Works is devoted to assisting food businesses in all stages, whether you are just starting your business or looking to grow! Members have access to our commercially-licensed production kitchen, prep space, dry, cold, and frozen storage, as well as business support and incubation services to support your success. To use our kitchen space, members must meet the requirements below.
Akron Food Works has the resources to support you along the way.
Membership requirements:
- A Valid Business License/Vendor’s License from the State of Ohio
- Obtain Food Liability Protection Insurance, with Akron Food Works listed as additionally insured
- Ohio Department of Health Person-In-Charge (Level 1) Certification, obtained after completion of approved food safety training course , such as ServSafe, with ODH # on completion document
Akron Food Works is available to connect you with the resources you need to become a kitchen member.
Contact form link below!
Members have access to:
- main kitchen and prep kitchen
- six burner range
- double convection oven
- flat top
- steam kettle
- mixers
- proofer
- monthly cold and dry storage options
- ability to host Cafe Takeovers in 647 Coffee
Attend an info session!
2nd Wednesday of every month
647 E Market St | 11am-12pm
Chat, tour the kitchen, and learn more about AFW!
Testimonials
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A KITCHEN MEMBER?
Let us know!
Contact Us
Contact Form: HERE
Phone: 330.815.1529
Address: 647 East Market Street Akron, Ohio 44304
Sign up for an Info Session: HERE
