Food Startup 101

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

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Small Business Development Center (SBDC)