More than a commercial kitchen
The Forge Food Collective is a shared-use commercial kitchen and food business incubator built to support both emerging and established food entrepreneurs throughout the Lehigh Valley.
From licensed kitchen access and food business education to mentorship, certification support, and connections to resources, The Forge brings together the tools entrepreneurs need to move their businesses forward within a collaborative food community.
Everything you need to move forward here
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN ACCESS
Access licensed commercial kitchen space and shared equipment to prepare, produce, and grow your food business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Build the knowledge behind the food with education, mentorship, leadership development, and resources designed for food entrepreneurs.
GUIDANCE &
SUPPORT
Get help navigating licensing, food safety requirements, ServSafe certification opportunities, and other steps involved in operating a compliant food business.
COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
Build alongside entrepreneurs, growers, culinary professionals, and community partners while creating relationships that can open doors to new opportunities.
There's a place for you at The Forge
CULINARY ENTREPRENEURS
Caterers • Bakers • Chefs • Meal Prep • Food Makers
LEARN + BUILD
Aspiring Entrepreneurs • Education • Mentorship • Business Development
GROWERS + PRODUCERS
Farmers • Value-Added Producers • Packaged Food Businesses
MOBILE + POP-UP FOOD BUSINESSES
Food Trucks • Mobile Vendors • Pop-Ups • Event Food Businesses
BUILT IN BETHLEHEM.
FOR THE LEHIGH VALLEY.
The Forge Food Collective is located inside the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, where an existing community resource is being transformed into new opportunities for food entrepreneurship, education, and economic growth.
The Forge Food Collective
1430 Fritz Drive
Bethlehem, PA