HOW DO I GET STARTED AT PREP?

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO JOIN PREP?

All new PREP Members must be licensed by either the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the DeKalb Health Department before using the kitchen. Typical licensing turnaround is between 2 to 6 weeks.

WHICH TYPE OF MEMBERSHI DO I NEED, AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

If you are making a consumer packaged good or prepared meals that will be delivered cold to your customers, you qualify for a standard shared kitchen Membership and require a Georgia Department of Agriculture license.
All Members sending hot food out of the kitchen will require a Catering Membership.
Food trucks require a dedicated commissary unit.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO USE PREP’S SHARED KITCHEN?

All new PREP Members must be licensed by either the Georgia Department of Agriculture or the DeKalb Health Department before using the kitchen. Typical licensing turnaround is between 2 to 6 weeks.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE TIME IN THE SHARED KITCHEN?

PREP Members reserve time and cooking equipment in one of our 10 shared kitchen
stations using our online scheduling system. Members can book time for immediate
use (if available), or up to 10 to 90 days in advance depending on Membership
level. See our Membership level pricing for more detail. Monthly hours do not roll
over, but membership levels and hours can be adjusted depending on your needs. If
monthly Membership hours are exceeded, Members are billed for any additional
time used at their designated hourly rate.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR ME TO USE?

PREP’s shared kitchen features six 6-burner ranges with ovens, a countertop char
grill and flat top, steam kettle, two tilt skillets, 6 double stack convection ovens, a
10, 20, 30 and 60 quart mixer, microwave, induction cookers, vegetable washing
sinks, proofing cabinet, and utility racks and carts which can be used during kitchen
reservations. You will receive a full orientation on how to use equipment prior to
your start date. All PREP Members bring their own pots, pans, and utensils which
can be stored in dedicated lockable dry storage.

WHAT COMES WITH ME MEMBERSHIP?

All PREP Members enjoy access to business development services, our food and
supply procurement program, networking opportunities, classes, seminars, and
licensing assistance.

WHAT IF I OWN A FOOD TRUCK?

PREP’s shared kitchen features six 6-burner ranges with ovens, a countertop char In the state of Georgia, food trucks are not permitted to use shared kitchen space, and must have a dedicated base of operations.

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