Chef Space

03/18/2026

Applications are still open for the Spring 2026 Entrée-preneur Series at Chef Space.

This 8-class program helps aspiring chefs, caterers, food truck operators, and food product creators learn the fundamentals of building a successful food business.

Topics include business planning, pricing strategy, marketing, food safety, and more.

Classes begin Saturday, March 21 at Chef Space in West Louisville.

Apply today:
https://www.chefspace.org/entree-preneur-series

02/27/2026

Our kitchens are built for both real production days and quick prep sessions.

Members move through a steady rhythm here: prep, produce, pack, clean, reset. Storage stays organized. Equipment is ready. Schedules make sense.

When the space works the way it should, businesses can focus on the food instead of fighting logistics.

See the space and how it’s used every day:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

Questions about Chef Space? Submit your question belows and we will get back to you.

02/23/2026

We know that running a food business means a lot more than cooking.

Inside Chef Space, members get support with pricing, understanding costs, preparing for inspections, and figuring out what “break-even” actually looks like for their business.

No pressure. Just practical help, when it’s useful.

Learn more about how support works here:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

02/20/2026

Dedicated prep areas. Reliable storage. Access that matches real production schedules.

Chef Space is best suited for operators who need consistency to keep orders moving and standards high.

See the facility and how it’s used day to day:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

Chef Space is Louisville's first kitchen incubator for food entrepreneurs, located in the heart of West Louisville.

02/16/2026

Today inside Chef Space, members are prepping orders, testing batches, packaging products, and doing the steady work that keeps food businesses moving forward.

Some are filling their first wholesale orders. Others are juggling multiple accounts and learning how to scale, keeping operations and quality consistent.

This is what growth actually looks like—showing up, staying consistent, and having the right space to do the work.

Learn more about membership and schedule a tour:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

Questions about Chef Space? Submit your question belows and we will get back to you.

02/13/2026

We see it every week—businesses moving from “getting by” to “getting organized.”

More predictable prep. Better pricing decisions. Clearer production flow.

Chef Space is designed for businesses that are already selling and want a setup that supports steady growth, not constant resets.

Explore full-time membership and schedule a tour:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

Chef Space is Louisville's first kitchen incubator for food entrepreneurs, located in the heart of West Louisville.

02/09/2026

One of the biggest risks in a food business is not knowing your numbers—or your requirements—until it’s too late.

At Chef Space, members get practical support with pricing, break-even, inspections, and compliance so fewer surprises slow them down.

This support is designed for businesses that are already selling and ready to operate with more confidence.

Learn how de-risking support works here:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

02/05/2026

Growth inside Chef Space often looks like more orders, clearer systems, and fewer last-minute scrambles.

Members here are increasing production, managing repeat customers, and building routines that let their businesses grow without constant stress.

This environment is best suited for food businesses that are already selling and ready for more consistency.

Learn more and see if this stage fits your business:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

02/03/2026

Every business here is at a different stage—but they’re all moving forward.

Some days that means small adjustments. Other days it means big orders, new accounts, or clearer numbers.

Progress here is consistent. And it adds up.

If you’re building something steady, learn more about the space:
🔗 https://www.chefspace.org/contact-us

09/11/2025

Applications now open!

The Entree-Preneur Series returns this fall, guiding food founders through every stage of building a sustainable culinary business—from pricing and permitting to branding and breakeven strategy.

Led by seasoned chefs, business specialists, and Food Network star Chef Damaris Phillips, this 8-week bootcamp is perfect for food trucks, caterers, CPG brands, or anyone ready to take their food dream seriously.

Spots are limited. Classes start Saturday, Sept 13.

Apply now → https://www.chefspace.org/entree-preneur-series

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Kentucky workers. In honor of the holiday, Chef Space offices will be closed. We will resume regular business hours Tuesday, September 2.