Supported by a cumulative $1.2 million grant from
The Henry T. Nicholas III Foundation

Testimonials

Chefs Center has helped more than 200 small business entrepreneurs start-up or expand their food-based businesses since its inception in July, 2009. Such successful businesses include catering companies, farmer’s market vendors, food trucks, restaurants, and web-based businesses.

 

Christine making fudege at our commercial kitchenAUNTIE FRÜF’S AAHSOME FÜDGE

“Chefs Center is not just a commercial rental kitchen. It is a collective of people that want others to succeed.” READ MORE

 

 

 

 

Angela making bread at our commercial kitchenBREAD HOT MAMA

“Because of Chefs Center, I am able to sell my products at market and really get my name out there.” READ MORE

 

 

 

 

Damn That's Good  business making pastaDAMN, THAT'S GOOD!

“The free classes offered for new
businesses were very informative in helping us with our new
endeavor.”
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Lennie making jams at our kitchenELLELLE KITCHEN

“Chefs Center of California has been an invaluable partner in building my artisanal jam-making business” READ MORE

 

 

 

 

Flying Pig's truck at Chefs CenterFLYING PIG

“...after mere months of locating Chefs Center of California, our first catering truck was up and running and business has been booming for over a year since. So much so that we are now in the process of opening... READ MORE

 

 

Gina making meat balls at our kitchenGINA FEEDS

“Once I saw the space, I fell in love. Not only does it have everything a chef would want or need but it combines practicality with ambience.” READ MORE

 

 

 

Green apple preparing meals at Chefs CenterGREEN APPLE

“...there are no fixed overheads which can eat you alive during the down times.” READ MORE

 

 

 

 

 

Justin making toffey at Chefs CenterLE BON GARCON

“I think that Chefs Center is doing a great service for the entrepreneurial community of Pasadena and Los Angeles.”

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Damn That's Good business making pastaMAC-N-MOS

“In an economy that prohibits and intimidates most people with a dream, Chefs Center allows those same people to ‘DO!’ ” READ MORE

 

 

 

Damn That's Good business making pastaNAPOLEON'S MACARONS

“I would highly recommend Chefs Center to anyone who is starting his food related business and who is looking for a great environment, with an amazing staff, other businesses to network with and...” READ MORE

 

 

Diane from making "real rocha"REAL ROCHA

“...To my delight I found a shiny, stainless steel,fully-equipped facility with affordable rates. Finding Chefs Center enabled me to start my business.” READ MORE

 

 

 

Sabrina's decorated cookiesSABRINA'S SWEETERY

“The best thing was being able to have access to a commercial-grade kitchen without the cost of building your own or renting one for a longer period of time. It took one of the major risk factors out... READ MORE

 

 

Slammin' Sliders' truck at Chefs CenterSLAMIN' SLIDERS

“Chefs Center was vital to the opening of our new business venture and has remained an integral part of our business as we grow.” READ MORE

 

 

 

Chris grilling at Chefs CenterTEXAS FAJITA CO. LLC

“I found Chefs Center of California to be a truly one-of-a-kind, first-class organization whose mission is to help passionate entrepreneurs succeed.” READ MORE

 

 

 

Unified Nutrimeals' team cooking at our kitchenUNIFIED NUTRIMEALS

“I would most definitely recommend Chefs Center to anyone looking for a clean, well organized, well run, well equipped, professional kitchen from which to work.” READ MORE

 

 

 

 

 

Chefs Center was conceived in 2007 by Joe Colletti, PhD, Executive Director of the Episcopal Housing Alliance and Economic Development, and developed with J. Jon Bruno, the Episcopal Diocesan Bishop of Los Angeles. Chefs Center of California is a program of the Episcopal Housing Alliance and Economic Development. Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved.

 

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45 N. San Gabriel Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91107

626.744.9995