Facility Tour
15 minutes at Zest
Best For: Anyone who wants a quick, high-level look at our space before diving into the steps to officially become a Zest user.
Want to see where the magic happens? Join us for a quick 15-minute walkthrough of the Zest facility. We will show off our commercial kitchen spaces, dry and cold storage areas, and our reefers (walk-in coolers) so you can visualize how your business will fit into our hub.
First Steps Consultation
30 minutes at the Innovation Centre
Best For: Aspiring food entrepreneurs who are brand new to Zest, have a great idea, but aren’t quite sure how to turn it into a reality. Also for community members who may be interested in using Zest for their groups.
If you are at the absolute beginning of your food business journey, this is the spot for you. You don’t need to have it all figured out yet! In this 30-minute session, we will chat about your concept and help you map out your next steps - including how to tackle food safety plans, where to get liability insurance, and how to navigate licensing.
Member Orientation & Equipment Training
30 minutes at Zest
Best For: Approved Food Corridor members who have completed most of their paperwork/food safety plans and are almost ready to start cooking.
This in-depth, 30-minute session gets you fully ready for your first production day. We will cover the operational essentials: how to securely access the building, where the cleaning chemicals live, sanitation protocols, waste/garbage management, and how to properly use the reefers. We will also walk you through the specific commercial equipment you plan to use.