Your Support Builds Food Businesses
By providing the infrastructure and community required for success, Chef Space transforms culinary dreams into economic realities.
200+
BUSINESSES
LAUNCHED
700+
ENTREPRENEURS SERVED
450+
JOBS CREATED
50+
GRADUATES
Why We Formed Chef Space
For many aspiring chefs, the barrier to entry isn't talent-it's capital. The high cost of industrial equipment, permits, and commercial leases keeps thousands of innovative recipes inside home kitchens.
Chef Space is our solution. We provide the physical kitchen, but more importantly, we provide the pathway. From food truck operators needing a commissary base to bakers scaling for retail, we bridge the gap between vision and commercial viability.
"Having a place like Chef Space to come into at a very affordable rate and get our feet under us was crucial. If we didn't have Chef Space, we wouldn't have been able to do this."
— Corey Wood, Co-Founder, Elixir Kombucha
— Maria R., Founder of Taco Solely.
"They are really supportive. I love the fact it's 24 hours because of how I work. The accessibility is awesome. It's been nothing but a friendly atmosphere."
— Kristel's Keto Kitchen
— James T., Artisanal Bakery
Businesses Launched from Chef Space
Supported By
KROGER
LOUISVILLE METRO EAF
GHEENS FOUNDATION
JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION
OLD NATIONAL BANK FOUNDATION
HONORABLE ORDER OF KENTUCKY COLONELS
THE LIFT A LIFE NOVAK FAMILY FOUNDATION
BROWN FORMAN FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOUISVILLE
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
THE MSD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: WALSH CONSTRUCTION
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Spread the word and help us find the next culinary icon. Advocacy is the first step to impact.
Sponsor a Chef by gifting hours and space in our commercial kitchen at just $30/hr.
We work with local bakeries, food suppliers, and foundations to build a stronger economic foundation
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