The Incubator.
Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator provides a licensed commercial shared kitchen to local food-based businesses in the Chicagoland area. A commercial kitchen is essential to establishing and growing a legal food service business. Our incubator is for serious entrepreneurs that are committed to taking their business to the next level.
Membership
We offer both monthly membership rates and hourly rates to fit your growing business. The kitchen is available 7 days a week 6 am-9 pm.
Ala Carte Rates
$30/hr- Catering Kitchen Rental
$20/hr- Prep Table Space
$20/weekly- Cooler/Freezer/Dry Storage
6-Hour Min. A la Carte Rental ($500 Start Up Cost Required)
*Prices are subject to change at owner’s discretion
Rates
Orange Package
12-Month Contract (reoccurring payments)
$900 month
60 Hours of kitchen time
1 hour of Food and Beverage Consulting
50% off all classes sponsored by Poppin Plates
Towel and Apron Service
Green Package
12-Month Contract (reoccurring payments)
$610 month
35 Hours a month kitchen time
50% off Food &Beverage Consultant Rates
50 % off all classes sponsored by Poppin Plates
Towel and Apron Service
Brown Package
12-Month Contract (reoccurring payments)
$390 month
17 Hours a month kitchen time
20% off Food & Beverage Consultant Rates
20% off all classes sponsored by POP
Towel and Apron Service
Getting Started
Prior to signing on to become a member of the Incubator, there are a few items you must obtain:
Valid Food Service Manager Certificate
Valid State of Illinois Business License
EIN Number
Illinois Sales Tax Number
Proof of Liability Insurance (minimum coverage of $1 Million) with Poppin Plates LLC as an additional insured
Signed Operating Agreement with Poppin Plates