CBI serves 80-90 entrepreneurs per month
CULINARY BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Have you ever thought about a food start-up? Making your own taco sauce? Make customized cakes? Bentos? Catering? Food truck? Vegan food? Mochi? Cookies? The Culinary Business Incubator (CBI) is designed to assist Hawaii entrepreneurs (with a special focus on low-income and the socially-disadvantaged) with a facility, equipment, and resources who are interested in operating or expanding a catering, lunch wagon, bakery, and/or other food service related business. Certified by the State of Hawaii Department of Health, the CBI facility features:
12 commercial kitchens (full, baking, and food prep kitchens)
Dry and cold storage options
On-site parking spaces
Meeting and training rooms
Reasonable rates
Located in the Kalihi neighborhood of Honolulu, the resources at CBI are available to entrepreneurs at reasonable hourly rates. Our staff is available to assist clients with applications for temporary or long-term permits, assist with sign-up, scheduling, and use of CBI’s equipment and other resources.
The Culinary Business Incubator is located at 723-C Umi Street, Honolulu, HI 96819.
Contact Ave A'asa at (808) 851-7000 or email ave@pacificgatewaycenter.org for information about use, rental, scheduling, or for a tour of our facility.
Congratulations to CBI Award-winning entrepreneurs!
Pono’s Potions. Peter Hessler, founder of Pono’s Potions, named HVCA (Hawaii Venture Capital Association) Entrepreneur of 2021!
Artisan Hawaiian syrups rooted in Hawaii
Swiss Inn Salad Dressing, named Hawaii’s Best 2020 by the Star Advertiser
Testimonials
“I always wanted to [have my own food business] but didn’t know how to do it. Luckily, I came [to the Culinary Business Incubator] and I still remember Ave was helping me out with all the questions and information. And here I am ever since! Without this place, I would be nothing.”
“Pacific Gateway Center’s Culinary Business Incubator has allowed our micro-business to thrive. The staff at the CBI constantly go out of their way to help our business grow.”