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But it’s so much bigger than that.

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We are a shared kitchen community with a passion to support food businesses at any stage.

It’s not easy to run a food business. Our goal is to provide food entrepreneurs with the resources they need.

From kitchen space and storage to business support and mentorship, we want to help you take the next steps with your business.

Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first full-service, shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator.

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Our kitchen members are doing incredible things with their food businesses.

With 30+ member businesses, our kitchen is buzzing with folks working hard to turn their dreams into reality. We support our members with opportunities for growth, learning, and sales.

Meet Our Kitchen Members

  • 2500 sq ft licensed commercial kitchen

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Work stations and commercial equipment

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Dry, cold & frozen storage

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Secure 24/7 access & online reservations

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Network of sales opportunities

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Mentoring and business development

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Manufacturing & CPG expertise

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  • Group learning and business resources

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  • Technical assistance

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Meet the Foundation

At RGKF, we help food entrepreneurs build thriving businesses while nurturing a diverse, thriving local food system — a Knoxville where everyone has access to affordable, nourishing food.

Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about upcoming programs, including the Food Business Incubator Program.

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Real Good Kitchen Catering

Helping emerging East TN food businesses grow.

Catering is traditionally the same old thing, wherever you go. At Real Good Kitchen, we introduce you to the fresh, exciting flavors of Knoxville’s rapidly expanding food culture. With more than 30 local food entrepreneurs in our kitchen, we’re serving up something for every occasion. Real Good Kitchen Catering doesn’t just taste good, it does good too.  

When you support Real Good Kitchen Catering, you’re not only supporting the growth of lots of local businesses, you’re giving back to the community where you live and work. And making Knoxville a more delicious place to eat!

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