The Cook’s Nook offer a variety of membership plans to meet the needs of a varied food + tech community. Whether you are working on core recipes and processes, pushing towards rapid growth, delivering quality product, creating an image and brand, or simply want to learn more about food entrepreneurship, we have a plan for you.

Food Entrepreneur Membership

$350+monthly*
  • 10/20/40/60/80 hour production plans available
  • Scheduled and Secured Production Access & Times
  • Access to co-working spaces M-F, with Wi-Fi and Print/Scan/Copy/Fax Center
  • Peer-to-Peer and Individual Entrepreneurship Consulting
  • Food Product Development Feedback
  • Food Industry and Topical Workshops and Meetings
  • Select Vendor Drop Program & Select Shared Product Ordering
  • Dry, Walk-In, and Freezer Storage Available
  • Digital and Social Media Co-Marketing
  • Demonstration Kitchen for Meetings, Brand Photography, and Events Available
  • Access to Members’ Lawn for Special Events
  • Food Costing and Operational Planning Feedback
  • City of Austin Trash, Recycling, and Organics Diversion Compliance

Mobile Vendor Membership

$$250+monthly
  • Gray Water and Oil Station Access
  • Fresh Water Access
  • CPF Compliance
  • Limited Emergency Cold Storage Access
  • City of Austin Trash, Recycling, and Organics Diversion Compliance
  • Access to co-working spaces M-F, with Wi-Fi and Print/Scan/Copy/Fax Center
  • Digital and Social Media Co-Marketing
  • Demonstration Event Space for Meetings, Brand Photography, and Events Available
  • Electric Hookup Access
  • Online Invoicing

Food+Tech Professional Membership

$135+monthly
  • Access to co-working spaces M-F, with Wi-Fi and Print/Scan/Copy/Fax Center
  • Networking & Social Opportunities
  • Peer-to-Peer and Individual Entrepreneurship Coaching
  • Digital and Social Media Co-Marketing
  • Food Industry Meetings and Workshops
  • Discounts on Select Paid Programming with Partners
  • Digital and Social Media Co-Marketing
  • Access to Demonstration Kitchen for Brand Photography and Events

In addition to Monthly or Annual Memberships, members are responsible for:

  • $350 security deposit
  • $125 membership application, which covers setup, documentation, equipment and facility training, and new client inspection meeting
  • 10 hr month minimum for Food Entrepreneur Memberships
  • Any transaction fees from The Food Corridor, which allows Members to book, schedule, add-on, or pay for their membership activities easily online
  • Any smallwares or other assets needed to run the members’ enterprise
  • LLC or Sole Proprietor/Sales Tax ID/DBA confirming business
  • Certificate of Insurance showing a minimum $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance with CHISOS STAR LLC listed as additional insured and members must maintain such policy for the entire of the membership
  • Compliance with City Diversion Plan, City Permit(s), Food Manager/Handler Certificate for the business.

Optional, additional features and rates may apply for:

  • Electricity charges for Members with specialized equipment
  • Floor space charges for Cook’s Nook Members with additional floor, equipment, or storage needs
  • Overage fees beyond membership hours
  • Additional Dry, Cooler, or Freezer storage
  • Members Tasting Kitchen use reservations
  • Members Lawn use reservations
  • Overnight walk-in or production storage
  • Extra stations in production
  • Non-cleaning fees
  • False Alarm fees

We do allow select enterprises to become a Select Partner of The Cook’s Nook and have occasional access to our Members Demonstration Kitchen or Production Kitchen for:

  • Single event “one-offs” planning and preparation
  • Media shoots or recordings

Membership charges do apply for these special events. Please contact us directly for information.

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