Dubai’s First Kitchen Incubator…Kitchen Nation

Providing a platform for up and coming foodpreneurs, Kitchen Nation is Dubai’s first kitchen incubator that not only provides the sales platform and necessary production space to start your dream food business, but also ensures it will grow into a strong and sustainable food and beverage brand. Meet the founder and CEO behind the brand—Rami Salous who reveals what makes Kitchen Nation work.

The Start

“I was inspired to open Kitchen Nation after realizing the difficulties start-ups face when attempting to crack into the Food and Beverage Market. I knew others must be facing the same issues and there would be an abundance of excellent concepts that never see the light of day. We have been operational since April 2016.”

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How it Works

“Kitchen nation is a Culinary Incubator. We offer commercial kitchen space to small business to test the market with their product and develop a clientele. Kitchen Nation is the most logical first step when looking to open a new business. We offer mentorship, menu development, trained staff and a tight knit community of entrepreneurs all working in a shared space reducing operational costs.”

Entry Process

“We begin with a membership application which helps our consultants qualify the inquiry. Once received we schedule a meeting and a tour with the client where we discuss their concept and see how can Kitchen Nation can be of assistance. The only prerequisite is a passion for food and a drive to succeed. The success of our members is paramount to our success in this industry.”

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Future Plans

“The response has been overwhelmingly positive. People are excited about the project and eager to find out how it works. I believe the future is bright for this model and hope to expand as the need presents itself.”

Social Media and Growth

“Social media has been a great tool to get the word out. Through member posts, videos and photography we have received countless inquiries and helped a number of entrepreneurs since opening.”

About Kitchen Nation:

Kitchen Nation is a culinary incubator that helps individuals and small businesses to connect and develop opportunities within the F&B sector. By nurturing talent through joined services and a support system, the incubator encourages bootstrap entrepreneurs to take the first step towards their culinary dreams by offering a number of services such as facilities, sales, events, consulting and marketing.