Touching The Earth Farm

We Believe

At Touching The Earth Cold Kitchen, our certified space is not just a place for cooking; it’s a vibrant hub that encourages community engagement, entrepreneurship, and the growth of small businesses. We believe in nurturing culinary creativity and promoting sustainable practices, making our kitchen a melting pot of ideas and innovation. Powered by solar energy, we are committed to environmental responsibility. Additionally, we support our kitchen users by offering Touching The Earth Farm’s seasonal produce at wholesale prices, fostering economic sustainability and collaboration. Our ethos revolves around teamwork, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to a stronger, healthier community.

As a “Cold Kitchen,” we operate without a hood vent, ensuring no open flames or vaporized grease are permitted. Nevertheless, our kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop to meet your culinary needs.
Our Kitchen offers budget-friendly rental options for commercial kitchen space to farmers and value-added producers in Hawai’i.

Join our Community

Whether you’re a seasoned culinary pro or an aspiring entrepreneur, Touching The Earth Certified Cold Kitchen is your gateway to unlocking fresh opportunities and taking your culinary venture to new heights. Unlock new possibilities for your culinary business with Touching The Earth Certified Cold Kitchen.

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Simple Pricing

Discover the perfect pricing fit for your needs.

Essential
$
220
  • This plan includes a minimum of 10 hours per month at the introductory rate. Hours beyond the minimum are billed at $22 per hour.
Flexi-Plus
$
500
  • Our Flexi-Plus plan offers 25 hours per month, with additional hours billed at $20 per hour.
Premium
$
680
/mo
  • The Premium Plan provides 40 hours per month, with any extra hours billed at $17 per hour.

Storage Rentals

Maximize your efficiency with our convenient dry storage shelves, freezer space, and equipment storage solutions. Stay organized and expand your culinary operations with ease.

Dry Storage

$25/month per Shelf

Maximize your storage capacity with shelf rentals at just $25 per month

Equipment Storage

$5 SQ Foot/month

Secure your large equipment storage needs in our space at a competitive rate of $5 per square foot per month

Fridge & Frozen Storage

$30/month per Shelf

Keep your goods frozen with ease at just $30 per month. Need more space? Ask us about a deep freezer!

Kitchen Equipment

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Find us


You’ll locate us in Hawi, conveniently nestled off Lincoln Avenue on the mauka (mountain) side. Keep an eye out for the first black gate on your left side, approximately 0.3 miles up. Once through the gate, veer right, leading you to the first green building with grass parking to your right. Viewing of the kitchen is by appointment only.

Have Questions? Want to see the space?

Tel: 808-889-6808 EXT #1 manager@touchingtheearthfarm.com

Kitchen Hours

Mon-Fri: 8am – 6pm

Resources

Explore these valuable resources to kickstart your journey in creating value-added products and enhancing your product line. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or an established producer, these resources offer essential guidance and tools to help you navigate the intricacies of developing and marketing value-added products effectively.

Need your Food Handler’s Certification?

The State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Food Safety Program offers a free 2-hour certification class on safe food handling practices.

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Want to use our kitchen?

Complete the Support Kitchen Use Agreement along with your permit and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) then submit to the DOH to gain access to our kitchen facilities and commence your operations today!

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Special Event Permit

If you’re planning to sell your products at farmers’ markets, catering events, or other direct-to-consumer sales venues, you’ll require a special event permit. Inspections are not mandatory, and each permit applies to a specific location.

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Food Establishment Permit

For all other food establishments such as food manufacturing, retail, wholesale, food trucks, and restaurants, an inspection is necessary, and you must obtain a food establishment permit. Additionally, if you’re producing value-added products and intend to sell them in grocery stores or at the Hawaiʻi Farm-to-Car market, a Food Establishment Permit is required.

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