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West Bay Catering

West Bay Catering (formally Nepalese Have Another food truck) is a new and fresh catering company that specializes in outside-the-box food. We’re a fully licensed operation in Traverse City with over 20 years in cooking experience. We can accommodate groups from 12 to 200, so no matter attendance, theme, or event, we have it covered. Call us to set up your next event at 1-833-WBCATER.

"Center City Kitchen has worked great for the expansion of my company. I recently rebranded from a food truck to a catering company. By having access to the equipment I need I save an immense amount of time and money. Just by having access to a dish machine alone saves me 20 hours of labor a month"

Steven Peltier | Owner

Shortie's TC

Local shortbread cookies and specialty crackers made with locally sourced products. Locally milled flour, local lavender, and seasonal fruit make these a very unique item paired with local wines, beer, and cheeses.

“I am so fortunate for CCK....for allowing me to dig in and expand my business. What a great communal environment surrounded by incredibly talented small business entrepreneurs.” 

Stacie Lichty | Owner

Seafood Driven

Gourmet New England style seafood. Locally-sourced produce and baked goods. Come invest back into the neighborhood!

"Ryan Wells of Center City Kitchen is the nicest person we’ve ever met - in addition to being a well-respected small business owner. His support and enthusiasm for small businesses is part of why we wanted to start soup production here with Center City Kitchen. Finding a commissary kitchen as a springboard for our business is a personal process, and our businesses (including the others at Center City Kitchen) are absolutely dependent upon each other’s successes. Here, we have a business family - and having a space like Center City Kitchen is the backbone of long-term success and growth."

Allison & Alex | Owner

Bayside Gatherings

Bayside Gatherings is a company that started about 10 years ago. Angela Stallman started this company because of the love and compassion she had for cooking, entertaining and coordinating. From small dinner parties to large events, Angela never misses a detail, paying attention to every aspect. She uses only the best ingredients while incorporating unique ideas for display. Angela's down to earth personality makes working with her an amazing experience.
 
Her professionalism has made Bayside Gatherings the company to go to for a unique entertaining experience. With 19 Years of experience in the service industry, 10 years of event experience, 15 years of management experience, including at the Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern, her degrees in Business Administration and Management and not to mention her work with some of the best project managers in the Northern Michigan area, Angela is clearly the best choice.
 
We hope you can find everything you need. Bayside Gatherings is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.

Fuel My Life

Food-as-fuel food service. Offering nutritious, flavorful macro-based, calorie-specific meals and nutritional guidance! We are always looking for new ways to support clients on their journey to better health, and we are here for you.

"As a small business owner, with a dream and a plan, but without much initial capital, the existence of Center City Kitchen was a dream come true. With adequate space to begin (and to grow into), flexible working hours, and a management that truly strives to foster the most workable, harmonious environment possible, there is no better place to get your culinary feet wet here in Traverse City.

If you’ve always dreamed of striking out on your own and pursuing your passion, but never dared to take the risk - Center City Kitchen is your place. Mitigate your risk without sacrificing your needs!

You have only to look at the successes of the enterprises that got their start at CCK to see how beneficial this can be for a fledgling or seasonal business."

Shaina LaFond | Owner 

Cordwood Barbecue

Cordwood BBQ specializes in low and slow barbecue using regional hardwoods and offers a variety of fresh and delicious sides using produce from the area. Cordwood is a Traverse City-based food truck and catering company. The food truck can be found at The Little Fleet Bar downtown.

"Center City Kitchen has been an invaluable resource for my business, Cordwood Barbecue.  After a successful first year as a food truck, we were looking for a space that could help us grow without demanding a large capital investment. Center City has provided exactly that, giving us the flexibility needed to build from the ground up.  Ryan has designed the space to cater to a remarkable diversity of start-ups too, and we've really enjoyed meeting and learning from the other food entrepreneurs there."

Greg Hart | Owner

Gabe's Old Fashioned Custard

Frozen custard, like ice cream, is a tasty treat made with sugar and dairy. What makes frozen custard special is the addition of egg yolks to give a rich and creamy consistency.

We make frozen custard the old fashioned way – no stabilizers or preservatives, all natural ingredients, and we source our dairy, sugar, eggs, honey, and other product locally from Michigan, ensuring that what we do supports the community around us.

Come check out what we have to offer and taste the difference yourself!

"The folks at CCK have been accommodating with my equipment and storage needs as I get my startup company up and running."

Gabriel Lava | Owner
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