CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen

Ready to get cooking?

The Loop CID and Regional Economic Development Inc have teamed up with other community partners to open a shared commercial kitchen at Mizzou North, known as CoMo Cooks. We offer a number of tiered memberships starting at only 10 hours a month, storage facilities, on-site workspace, and and even a shared brand you can use.

If you're interested, please fill out the form below. This will help us see where you are in the process--whether you want to set up a tour or if you're not quite ready for the kitchen but have questions about setting up a business, certifications, and so forth. Business coaches are standing by! Also, check out our Resources page for information about starting a business, how to find a coach, and more.

The CoMo Cooks project will benefit the community by:

• Encouraging the growth of local food entrepreneurs by reducing barriers and creating opportunities for those without easy access to a commercial kitchen, including those who have been impacted by racial, social, and economic inequality.
• Supporting local and regional farmers by providing cost-effective space to produce value-added products.
• Increasing the economic vitality of the Business Loop by developing a catalytic project that can spur new food-based businesses along the corridor.
• Creating quality jobs that support upward economic mobility for the residents of Columbia and Boone County.
• Providing a space that can be used in the future for business incubation, workforce development, food safety classes, and other training opportunities.

What our kitchen offers:

• Health department certified spaces
• Flexible rental hours + 24 hour scheduling
• Affordable rates and tiered membership levels
• Dry/cold/freezer storage available
• Shared workspace and meeting rooms

Available Equipment

• 3 Compartment Sink
• 60 Quart Mixer
• Automatic Dish Machine
• Char Broiler
• Commercial Food Processor
• Convection Ovens
• Food Slicer
• Freezer
• Fryer
• Griddle
• Hand Wash Stations
• Prep Stations
• Proofers
• Ranges
• Refrigerator
• Tilt Kettle

Additional Benefits

• Online reservation system
• Collaborative entrepreneurial environment
• Access to business workshops and coaching
• PR + social media support
• Participation in the CRE8 shared branding program for local makers
• Kitchen Manager: Kymberlee Matney, [email protected]. Or (573) 443-5667.

CoMo Cooks Policies
CoMo Cooks Pricing Sheet
Mizzou North Map