A La Carte is a nonprofit incubator kitchen dedicated to empowering local food entrepreneurs by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, expert training, and business development support. We work with a wide range of culinary businesses, from caterers and food truck owners to packaged product makers, helping them launch, grow, and succeed. By supporting A La Carte, you’re supporting a vibrant community of local chefs and artisans who bring diverse, high-quality, small-batch foods to your table.
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Empower Commercial Kitchens is Wichita’s largest nonprofit shared-use kitchen, offering licensed commercial kitchen space and business support for food entrepreneurs across South Central Kansas. Our 5,000-square-foot facility includes multiple fully equipped kitchens, prep stations, cold and dry storage, and 24/7 access for active users.
We provide an affordable, supportive environment for caterers, bakers, food truck operators, vendors, and early-stage food businesses. In addition to kitchen access, members receive help with licensing, general liability insurance, inspections, and business development. Empower is committed to nurturing diverse food businesses, creating pathways to market, and increasing access to entrepreneurial resources in underserved communities.
Whether you're looking for hourly kitchen time, a long-term home for your food business, or access to pop-up and vendor events, Empower is here to help you grow.
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