rental kitchen Archives | Garden State Kitchen https://gardenstatekitchen.com/tag/rental-kitchen/ Rent State Of The Art Kitchen Space Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:50:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gardenstatekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-gsk-favicon-32x32.jpg rental kitchen Archives | Garden State Kitchen https://gardenstatekitchen.com/tag/rental-kitchen/ 32 32 Sweet Second Chances https://gardenstatekitchen.com/sweet-second-chances/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweet-second-chances Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:01:39 +0000 https://gardenstatekitchen.com/?p=3546 Brick City Candy is a social enterprise with a powerful goal: to provide training, support, and employment opportunities to previously incarcerated individuals, helping them forge a new path forward. Inspired by Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, they spread their message by creating, producing, and selling delicious candy creations. We at Garden State Kitchen couldn’t be […]

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Brick City Candy is a social enterprise with a powerful goal: to provide training, support, and employment opportunities to previously incarcerated individuals, helping them forge a new path forward. Inspired by Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, they spread their message by creating, producing, and selling delicious candy creations. We at Garden State Kitchen couldn’t be more proud to provide the kitchen they need to support their important work.

Candy With a Purpose

Did you know that the unemployment rate for formerly incarcerated individuals is five times higher than the general U.S. population? This economic instability is the primary cause of the high rates of recidivism in our country. And that recidivism is higher among young people and men. 

The team at the Pyramid House Foundation sought to create their own solution locally. They landed on candy making as a way to channel the transferable skills that many formerly incarcerated individuals possess. 

Brick City Candy was cooked up in order to offer a path to stable employment, a sense of accomplishment, and hope for the future to these individuals. That stability, hope, and creativity has ripple effect on our communities, making them stronger and safer. 

Building Skill and Finding Your Grove in Our Commercial Kitchens

Our kitchens provide the space and tools for Brick City Candy confectioners to hone their candy craft. With five kitchens to choose from, members can find one that best suits their needs and book there regularly. This allows them to become comfortable in the space and develop a work rhythm.

Our flexible scheduling and convenient online portal helps Brick City Candy focus on their mission: supporting reentering citizens and reducing recidivism through stable employment and skill development. This is exactly why we started Garden State Kitchen – to empower entrepreneurs and build community connection through food.

Plotting Profitable Paths

Brick City Candy’s recipes blend classic flavors with a modern twist. But their creativity doesn’t stop there. Their sales strategies include event pop-up shops as well as Monthly Candy Box Subscriptions. Every purchase contributes to providing stable jobs and support to formerly incarcerated individuals, helping to end the cycle of recidivism.

Check out their amazing collection of candies on their website or follow them on Instagram for updates and more details.

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]]> Members Make the Most of the Holidays https://gardenstatekitchen.com/commercial-kitchen-membersmake-the-most-of-holiday-baking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commercial-kitchen-membersmake-the-most-of-holiday-baking Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:13:33 +0000 https://gardenstatekitchen.com/?p=3194 When business booms over the holidays, being able to fill orders quickly is key. And our flexible commercial kitchen on-demand model allows you to scale up without committing to a lease or high monthly fees. If your busy times are winter and summer, you can book a kitchen every day in December to fill holiday […]

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]]> When business booms over the holidays, being able to fill orders quickly is key. And our flexible commercial kitchen on-demand model allows you to scale up without committing to a lease or high monthly fees. If your busy times are winter and summer, you can book a kitchen every day in December to fill holiday orders. Then, take a break and come back when markets and festivals start up again. We’re here for you all year, 24/7. Here’s how two of our members make the most of the winter months at Garden State Kitchen:

Photo courtesy of Edible Estates, member of Garden State Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen in northern NJ.

Meet Molli Dowd, architect of Edible Estates, a luxury craft gingerbread house company. Molli bakes her special cookie kits in our shared rental kitchen and prepares the icing and decorations. While she designs gingerbread houses for any occasion – including sweet renditions of her customers’ summer homes – winter is go time. Now, she’s busy scaling her business in our professional baking kitchen – and celebrating a recent feature in New Jersey Monthly! Congrats Molli!

Cake Jars also books extra hours at Garden State Kitchen during the colder months. This purpose-driven business spends a few days a week crafting their desserts in our professional baking kitchen. This winter, they’re at the Union Square Holiday Market with some sweet new offerings. Owner Dawn Estrada donates part of proceeds to two non-profit children’s health organzations. She’s also showcasing her new 100% vegan menu, a bonus her customers appreciate. If you want to see what it’s like to vend at a big festive market, stop by the Cake Jars booth. While you’re there, pick up a jar and treat yourself!

Photo courtesy of Cake Jars, a member of Garden State Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen in northern NJ.

If you’re inspired by these stories, we’ve got the perfect place for you to grow your food business. Take the first step. Sign up for a virtual tour or come see us soon.

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