NoCo Community Kitchen

04/02/2026

Got a food business idea? Let’s get it started.

If you’ve been thinking about turning your recipe into something real, the first step is probably easier than you think. Before the Yavapai County Department of Health can issue your food license, they’ll ask for a commissary agreement. All that means is you have a licensed professional kitchen where you plan to prepare your food.

And that is exactly what we do here at NoCo Community Kitchen.

We are a shared-use commercial kitchen in downtown Prescott, operated by Prescott Farmers Market. Bakers, spice makers, caterers, food truck operators, you name it. If you are making food and need a licensed space to do it, this is the place.

Here is the best part: signing your commissary agreement costs you nothing. No fees, no commitment. It is just the thing that gets the ball rolling so you can move forward with your food license. (AND we’ll even help you walk through the steps to getting licensed.)

Send us an email at [email protected] or fill out the interest form linked in our bio. We’ll set up a time for you to come see the kitchen, ask questions, and get your agreement signed. Easy as that.

This is part one of a series on starting a food business in Yavapai County. Stick around so you do not miss the next step.

Link in bio to get started.

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03/04/2026

Sneak peek 👀 Spotlight on coming soon! Have you had a chance to try Earl’s bread yet?!
Find him at the Prescott Farmers Market every other weekend: next date: March 14th.

And to preorder bread for a Wednesday pick up please message

03/03/2026

NoCo Community Kitchen is partnering with SCORE to help support new food business entrepreneurs with a four-part workshop series. Whether you’re a current NoCo Community Kitchen user, want to scale your cottage law business, or are looking to expand, you’re invited!

The series is underway and participants found the first workshop extremely valuable. There is still room to join future workshops.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
Feb. 9: Financials & Your Business Plan
Feb. 23: Menu Costing & Profit
March 9: Taxes Q&A
March 23: Sales & Markting

All workshops run 3–4:30pm at the Prescott Public Library’s lab room on the third floor in the Elsea room.

Cost: Classes are $5 each for non-kitchen users. Payment is in the form of cash or check only.
(Free for current kitchen users!)

Register in the link below
We’ll collect payment at the workshop.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUCZv5Gzp3evW-gS_d4CbWdnuNbFfrl80_SjgkcBhCn4YQPw/viewform?mc_cid=1a6b12ae6d&mc_eid=614d980649

02/25/2026

Social media is rented space. Platforms change, reach drops, accounts get hacked.

Your email list? That’s yours forever.

Capture emails at every sale, every market booth, every interaction.

Offer a small incentive: “Sign up for 10% off your first online order” or “Get our seasonal recipe guide.”

Then actually use it. Send monthly newsletters with:

→ Behind-the-scenes stories from your kitchen
→ Seasonal recipes featuring your products
→ Exclusive discounts for email subscribers only
→ New product launches before anyone else knows

Email marketing costs nothing and keeps you front-of-mind when customers are ready to buy.

While everyone else is fighting for Instagram visibility, you’re landing directly in their inbox. Without having to log into social media once.

How are you staying connected with your customers this winter?

If you want help or some quick ideas on how to get started, reach out to Abby in the kitchen at [email protected]

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02/21/2026

Fat Tuesday looked a little different this year and we loved every minute of it! 🎉

Did you know the delicious food at events like this starts right here in our community?

NoCo Community Kitchen is where local food entrepreneurs like and bring their recipes to life.

Got a food business dream of your own? We’d love to hear about it. Drop us a message or visit the link in our bio to learn more. 🍳✨

02/18/2026

Fat Tuesday at Crescent Bar & Fairweather Social Club was one for the books! The energy, the music, the community were unmatched.

When he’s not baking bread for the Prescott Farmers Market, Earl from is swingin’ next door at Crescent Bar (clearly he has a talent for both!). And NoCo Community Kitchen members and were dishing out charcuterie, gumbo and New Orleans classics that brought the flavor all night long.

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and made it magic. We’ll see you next year, ready to do it even bigger. 🎭

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02/17/2026

Spreading yourself thin across farmers markets, online sales, showing up on social media, AND knocking on doors?

Pick one. Master it. Then expand.

Trying to do everything means:

→ Split focus = mediocre results everywhere

→ Higher costs across multiple platforms

→ Constant context-switching that drains your energy

→ No single channel performing at full potential

Instead, identify your strongest revenue source and double down:

Farmers markets? Perfect your booth setup, expand your product line, build customer loyalty, increase your per-customer sale.

Online sales? Optimize your website, streamline fulfillment, master your shipping process, build your email automation.

Social media? Create a consistent posting schedule, engage authentically with your audience, develop content that converts followers into customers, track what actually drives sales.

Wholesale/door-knocking? Develop consistent production capacity, create professional sales materials, build relationships with 3-5 anchor accounts before chasing dozens.

Do one thing exceptionally well and watch your revenue grow. A mediocre presence everywhere earns you nothing. Excellence in one channel pays the bills.

Once that channel is humming and profitable? THEN add the next.

Where are you focusing your energy this year? Share in the comments.

(Photo is Into The Fire Pizza & Catering prepping for another local event!)

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

YUM! 😍 Make sure you visit the Prescott Farmers Market for fresh baked bread! Wow!!

Nailed it ! Late night bake at NoCo Community Kitchen . These rosemary and seeded sourdough loaves will be available at the Delicious Earth Farm and Bakery stand Prescott Farmers Market Saturday Feb 14th

02/13/2026

Irma Cox knows the secret to being a great host: let someone else handle the charcuterie.

Irma launched Gouda Times in 2025 as a kitchen user at NoCo Community Kitchen, and she’s been helping busy hosts look like rockstars ever since. She creates custom charcuterie boards, charcuterie shots, and bottomless charcuterie bars for weddings, mom gatherings, corporate events, and everything in between.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard party or planning a big celebration, Irma takes the stress off your plate so you can actually enjoy yourself.

Her beautifully crafted spreads do all the impressing for you... no last-minute grocery store runs required.

Follow Gouda Times to see what she’s creating, or reach out to Irma to book your next event.

08/24/2025

Fresh local eggplant is here and ready to shine on your plate! Perfect for grilling, roasting or try it in a dip like baba ghanoush! What is your favorite way to enjoy eggplant?

Looking for some inspiration?
➡️ Swipe for an Eggplant Parmesan and homemade Tomato Sauce recipe courtesy of KitchAcademy.

Did you know that there are FREE community cooking classes at the NoCo Community Kitchen lead by Chefs from KitchAcademy?!

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