CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen

We believe all good cooks deserve a chance to turn their recipes into reality, regardless of background, income, or status.
Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive, and affordable kitchen space for local food-based businesses and small-batch producers.

Recognizing that the local community of makers, artisans, crafters, and cooks has a significant impact on our economy, The Loop CID was awarded two national grants to help identify and support local, small-scale manufacturing. The CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen was a direct recommendation of a public visioning process and is even more critical today given the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy.

CoMo Cooks benefits our 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
Convection Ovens
Food Slicer
Freezer
Griddle
Hand Wash Stations
Prep Stations
Proofers
Ranges
Refrigerator
Tilt Kettle
Small-Batch Production Equipment - Coming Soon!

Additional Benefits

Tiered billing for a range of client needs
Online reservation system for classes
Collaborative entrepreneurial environment
Access to business workshops and coaching
PR + social media support for businesses and startups
Participation in the CRE8 shared branding program for local makers
For more information, contact kitchen manager Jamie Davis at [email protected] or call 573-443-LOOP (5667)