People

This small San Francisco-based nonprofit organization partners with 40 food microbusinesses that are launching, growing, or formalizing their operations.

About

La Cocina (which means “the kitchen” in Spanish) is a nonprofit organization that serves as a platform for low-income and immigrant culinary entrepreneurs by providing affordable, shared commercial kitchen space, an array of industry-specific technical assistance and services, and access to market opportunities and capital. The organization’s vision is that program participants become economically self-sufficient and contribute to a vibrant and diverse economy doing what they love to do. Products from La Cocina entrepreneurs can also be purchased at their kiosk in the Ferry Building seven days a week. At their Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand, La Cocina highlights a different small business each month. Examples include handcrafted miso and shio koji, hand-rolled grits, organic flavored hummus, and more.

Sourcing

The businesses in the incubator program source their raw ingredients from a range of producers. Ask about specific products to learn which source local and organic ingredients.