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Baking, Foodservice Product Development Consulting
in our Test Kitchen
Who doesn’t dream of being a successful culinary entrepreneur?
After all everyone says you make the best a) pastry b) cookies c) muffins d) jam & jelly e) savory mix or fill in the blank________________.
So why not sell it?
If only it were that easy.
Most culinary entrepreneurs will need to learn the fine art of mass producing dozens of lemon bars vs. one dozen lemon bars. Pastry and food production for commercial purposes differs wildly than baking and cooking for your tailgating crowd.
You will have to consider cost effective production, sourcing ingredients, buying wholesale, and testing, testing, testing.
Have you considered?
- How do you turn a profit?
- What are your overhead costs—beyond the product itself?
- Do you know and understand the steps required from idea to sale?
- What licenses, permits, governmental regulations, and insurances do you need to create your product?
- Have you considered packaging, labeling, freezing, transporting, and more?
- Do you have a commercial kitchen?
- How do you plan to market your product?
- Who will develop your recipes?
- How does your product get onto retail shelves?
Chef Annette has provided her expertise to start-up companies like Chichen Itza Restaurant Group, Let’s Eat Scones LLC, Pie Piper LLC, So Sweet Cupcakes, and Mary’s Fillings LLC.
Why spin your wheels or make costly mistakes when you can consult with a local knowledgeable resource about overcoming foodservice obstacles ahead? Save time, save money while learning valuable tips and techniques of the trade from a savvy food professional with The Cooking Lab, LLC at her South Bay test kitchen.
Chef Annette Gallardo is the hardworking owner of the popular and well-respected South Bay School of Cooking. For more than 7 years she has not only created a fun atmosphere for hands-on cooking classes but launched thriving summer kids cooking camps and culinary team-building classes for the South Bay’s most prestigious corporations.
Previously, she worked in hotel kitchens and restaurants around Los Angeles, catered numerous events both large and small, assisted small businesses in getting their products to market, made dessert for the Queen of England, and is the ultimate networker.
If you already have the know-how, The Cooking Lab also rents out its test kitchen on an hourly basis for people to test their recipes.
Why look elsewhere when there’s a test kitchen in your own backyard with convenient parking too? The Cooking Lab @ South Bay School of Cooking is located at
1951 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Please contact Chef Annette and tell her what delicious product you wish to pursue or test.
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