Since 2018, The Kitchen Project, an Auckland Council initiative, has helped Auckland food entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

With an emphasis on culture, healthy food and sustainable business practises, The Kitchen Project is committed to celebrating the diversity of our vibrant Auckland community, supporting people from different cultures, races and countries of origin.

With regular intakes throughout the year, the Kitchen Project focuses on developing budding local food and beverage businesses with an emphasis on culture, healthy food and sustainable business practices.

The part-time 20-week programme includes learning both in and out of the kitchen, covering everything from regulations, food safety and business planning to finance, branding and marketing, drawing on the vast experience of our mentors and partners. It also offers access to dedicated commercial kitchens at subsidised rates.

We are pleased to showcase a collection of our brilliant graduates and their delicious products.
Our five businesses are:
1. Umamibee,
2. Little Pips,
3. The Smoke Shed,
4. Mushroomate, and
5. UCHU Peruvian Hot Sauce