CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen

We believe all good cooks deserve a chance to turn their recipes into reality, regardless of background, income, or status. We aim to increase entrepreneurial success by providing accessible, inclusive, and affordable kitchen space for starting and expanding local food- based businesses.

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.

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CoMo Cooks Pricing Sheet
Mizzou North Map
Scholarship Application

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