Austin’s Collaborative Hub for Culinary Business
The Cook’s Nook is a community of culinary professionals working to create businesses, events, and policies that are profitable, sustainable, equitable, and engaged. We provide people involved in the food industry – from CPG companies to Central Texas officials – with what they need to succeed.
For Entrepreneurs, We Grow …
The Cook’s Nook is a proven culinary incubator, providing organic-friendly shared production space and business development opportunities to help Austin-area artisans, startup caterers, CPG businesses, mobile vendors, virtual restaurants, and others grow their culinary companies.
For Corporations, We Make …
We’re a trusted consultant for companies and brands seeking to bring entrepreneurial processes into their corporate environment. And, for those visiting Austin – whether it means acting as brand ambassadors, styling food for films, supporting team-building events, or providing small-batch production – we make it happen.
For Organizations, We Serve …
The Cook’s Nook supports government organizations, school districts, agencies, and nonprofits as an institutional food service company, complete with program management. Currently, we’re working with more than 28 Central Texas nonprofits and community groups to serve almost 3,000 nutritious meals daily to our neighbors in need.
For Impact, We Connect …
The Cook’s Nook actively engages with other organizations essential to Central Texas’ food ecosystem – farmers, investors, suppliers, retailers, elected officials, advocacy groups, and community organizations – helping ensure food policy, justice, and access remain high on local decisionmakers’ lists of priorities.
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The Cook’s Nook Featured on Austin PBS
Cottonwood Baptist Church had been looking for a way to serve their local community for years. An opportunity finally arose in September 2020 with The Cook’s Nook. Food insecurity in Travis County disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities. According to a study by Austin Public Health, 11% of African American Austin residents and 9% of Austin Hispanics live in areas with limited access to healthy foods. We are honored to help be a part of solving this demanding issue.
Recent News
Texas Allocates $3 Million for Food Access
This one-time funding from the American Rescue Plan funds helps address food insecurities and meet the needs of our most underserved communities. We are thrilled to see programs around Austin be bolstered through this funding.
