Project Kitchen Table

Project Kitchen Table, founded by Tara Sundramoorthi, is a retail incubator designed to support emerging artisan food producers. Modeled after technology business incubators, the initiative focuses on fostering business viability, successful artisan food production, collaboration, and entrepreneurial education for startups with high growth potential aiming to enter the UK retail market.

Tara Sundramoorthi started the project after her own experience running a food business, a 90-day pop-up restaurant called The 90 Day Cafe. Recognizing the challenges food entrepreneurs face, she was inspired by her time at the tech incubator Wayra to provide similar support structures for the food industry. Her goal was to give "foodpreneurs" access to expertise that could make a significant difference in their journey.

The company incubates food producers who demonstrate entrepreneurial drive, potential for growth, and innovation. It provides a framework to help these businesses navigate the complexities of the market, from production to retail. The core mission is to create an environment where people can successfully do what they love by providing the necessary support and resources to help them scale and progress.

Keywords: food incubator, artisan food, food and beverage startups, retail incubator, food business accelerator, emerging food brands, foodpreneur, UK food market, startup support, entrepreneurial education, food production, business viability, food collaboration, artisan producers