Entrepreneurship & Food Enterprise

food start up banner (1)Supporting Food Entrepreneurs

Supporting entrepreneurship is a key part of Citrus Heights' economic development approach. Access to commercial kitchen space, technical assistance, and startup resources can be critical during the early stages of food enterprise. This page highlights local resources available to food entrepreneurs during start-up stages. 

Commercial Kitchen Space & Food Startup Incubator

Food businesses that prepare products for sale generally need to operate from a licensed commercial kitchen to comply with county health regulations. Shared facilities can provide a practical way to launch while keeping start up costs minimal. 

MealPro operates a food business incubator providing commercial kitchen access and mentorship for early-stage food startups. To get started fill out the interest form on their website. 

  • 7449 Greenback Ln, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Commercial Kitchen 4 Rent operates a shared kitchen available for food entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a food business with access to a commercial kitchen.

  • 7800 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Alchemist Community Development Corporation operates the Alchemist Kitchen, a food business training and incubation program for aspiring, under-resourced food entrepreneurs in the Sacramento region. The program includes a 12-week business training academy covering the fundamentals of starting a food business, followed by an incubator program for select graduates offering one-on-one coaching, mentorship, connections to resources and markets, and low-cost commercial kitchen access.

  • 2901 K Street, Suite 302 Sacramento, CA 95816

New to Starting a Business? 

Entrepreneurs can find step-by-step guidance on permits, licensing, and local requirements on the Starting a Business page.