THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Cornell Food Venture Center (Publisher)
Listings of commercial kitchens and food co-packers by state.
Keep in mind: Contact individual facilities for current capabilities, capacity, fees and regulatory requirements; Cornell does not endorse listed providers.
Membership
Forrager (Program / community provider)
A separate membership with group calls, tutorials and a private cottage-food-business community.
Keep in mind: You need private professional work or confirmation of local food rules.
Article collection
Forrager (Publisher)
State-by-state introductions to cottage-food rules.
Keep in mind: Verify the current rule with the responsible state or local authority before acting.
Podcast
David Crabill (Host) · Forrager (Publisher)
Interviews with home food entrepreneurs about building and running their businesses, from finding customers to the everyday work.
Keep in mind: You need general guidance for another industry or confirmation that a product can legally be sold in your location.
Susie Wyshak (Author)
A guide to building an artisan food business.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
David Scott Peters (Author)
A book about operating systems and culture in independent restaurants.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
David Scott Peters (Creator)
Restaurant coaching combining individual sessions, group work and operating support.
Keep in mind: Do not assume David delivers every session; confirm team, terms and fees.
Danny Meyer (Author)
Danny Meyer’s account of hospitality, employees and customer relationships.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
David Scott Peters (Host)
Audio discussions of restaurant management and operating decisions.
Keep in mind: Listening does not include the separate coaching service.