Food Startup 101

Starting a food business? Join our FREE Food Startup 101 learn licensing, costs & first steps to launch. Hosted by Kitchen Council & SBDC.

Thinking of starting a food business? Join us for a FREE, in-person Food Startup 101 covering the essential first steps from idea to launch. Looking to start a food business, but not sure where to begin?Join us for a FREE, in-person Food Startup 101 evening designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs turn ideas into action.Whether you’re dreaming of a food truck, packaged product, bakery, catering business, or pop-up concept, this one-hour session will walk you through the essential first steps without the overwhelm.

What we’ll cover

:*How to move from idea → viable food business

*Common startup paths (home-based, commercial kitchen, food truck, CPG, and more)

*Licensing, permits, and food safety basics (what you actually need—and when)

*Cost realities and early budgeting considerations

*Local resources available to support you at every stage

This session is hosted by Kitchen Council in partnership with America’s SBDC Iowa, and is ideal for:First-time food entrepreneurs

Side-hustlers exploring a food concept

Creators who want clarity before investing time or money