Our Culinary Community

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We're building a thriving ecosystem where food entrepreneurs rise together. Our community is a network of passionate chefs, bakers, caterers, food truck operators, and culinary innovators who believe that collaboration creates opportunity.

Think of it as your professional culinary family: a group of like-minded entrepreneurs who understand your challenges, celebrate your wins, and support your growth. We're creating the connections, resources, and opportunities that transform individual dreams into collective success.

Why Join Now?

The Pre-Kitchen Benefits

    • Priority kitchen booking when we open our doors

    • Discounted membership rates for our founding community members

    • Input on kitchen design and equipment - help us build the space you need

    • Charter member recognition and special community status

    • Local market insights from our ongoing feasibility study and industry research

    • Event participation opportunities at farmers markets, food festivals, and community gatherings

    • Catering referral network - we're already fielding inquiries and building our member roster

    • Media exposure through member spotlights, success stories, and community features

Our Current Community Includes:

Artisan bakers and dessert makers

Pre-construction experts

Cultural food entrepreneurs

Personal chefs
and caterers

Health-focused meal prep services

Specialty food product makers

Food and entrepreneur educators

Small business mentors

Economic development agencies

Food truck operators and mobile vendors

County leadership

Food truck operators and mobile vendors

Questions about community membership? Ready to get involved? Know the perfect location for our shared kitchen? Contact us, we'd love to learn about your culinary journey and explore how we can support each other.

Help Us Find Our Home

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7 weeks of pounding the pavement. 50+ food entrepreneurs surveyed. $2 million in collective annual sales validated. Our hunch about Anne Arundel County's need for a shared commercial kitchen wasn't just right – it was conservative.

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Tell Us Your Story

We want to hear from you! Our mission is all about people and creating the best kitchen and most supportive community we can for the culinary game-changers in Anne Arundel County.

This is only made possible with the inclusion of everyone’s voice. We invite you to fill out the form below and share your story with us. How can we support you and your dream business?

Welcome to the Community.

Tell us a little about yourself, and voilĂ , you have joined The Culinary Square community. We are so happy you are here!