Welcome to the kitchen project

 

The Kitchen Project is delighted to be hosting a special dinner event Kai Franklin Chef's Table on Monday 8 April at 1 Roulston Street, Pukekohe which celebrate Franklin regions’ local chefs and producers. Tickets are now available for purchase from Eventfinda.


Since 2018, The Kitchen Project, an Auckland Council initiative, has helped Auckland food entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.  

With regular intakes throughout the year, the Kitchen Project focuses on developing budding local food and beverage businesses with an emphasis on culture, healthy food and sustainable business practices. 

The part-time 26-week programme includes learning both in and out of the kitchen, covering everything from regulations, food safety and business planning to finance, branding and marketing, drawing on the vast experience of our mentors and partners. It also offers access to dedicated commercial kitchens at subsidised rates.

Inspired by La Cocina in San Francisco – one of the most successful kitchen incubators in the United States – The Kitchen Project is committed to celebrating the diversity of our vibrant Auckland community, supporting people from different cultures, races and countries of origin. 

Check out How It Works to see if The Kitchen Project is for you.

 
 

Who’s behind the kitchen project?

The Kitchen Project is a part of the Connected Communities department in Auckland Council.

The Kitchen Project was founded as a partnership, set up by Auckland’s urban regeneration agency, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Unlimited (formerly ATEED) with support from Healthy Families South Auckland and Healthy Families Waitakere.

WhAT’s HAPPENING AT the kitchen project?