# Food Web Kitchens

> Food Web Kitchens is a commercial kitchen rental marketplace that connects food entrepreneurs with certified kitchen space. Kitchen owners list underused capacity; renters search, book, and pay through a licensed, insured platform.

Food Web Network (foodweb.network) is the primary product site for the Food Web ecosystem. It serves two audiences: **kitchen renters** (food entrepreneurs, caterers, producers) who need licensed commercial kitchen time, and **kitchen owners** (restaurants, cafés, churches, community halls, community centers, Legions, Lions Clubs) who want to monetize idle kitchen capacity. The platform handles kitchen discovery, availability calendars, bookings, Stripe payments, referral rewards, grant credits, and in-app messaging. Food Web is community-first and transparent on fees (12% platform fee on completed bookings for owners; no listing fees). Founded in Nova Scotia, Canada, Food Web serves kitchens and food entrepreneurs across Canada and the United States. Support: support@foodweb.network.

## AI & Discovery

- [Food Web + AI](https://foodweb.network/ai): How AI connects to Food Web — the MCP server for agents, the open REST API, llms.txt indexes, structured data, and the AI-crawler policy.
- [MCP Server](https://foodweb.network/mcp): Connect Claude, Cursor or any MCP client to the food asset map and community forum. Endpoint: https://mcp.foodweb.network (free fw_ keys; anonymous public reads).
- [LLM site index (this property)](https://foodweb.network/llms.txt): Curated index for AI assistants, answer engines, and retrieval crawlers.
- [Food Web API (developer portal) — LLM index](https://api.foodweb.network/llms.txt)
- [Food Web Maps — LLM index](https://maps.foodweb.network/llms.txt)
- [Food Web Community Forum — LLM index](https://forum.foodweb.network/llms.txt)
- [Food Web Partner Portal — LLM index](https://partners.foodweb.network/llms.txt)

## Documentation & Guides

- [FAQ](https://foodweb.network/faq): Common questions about renting, listing, payments, and platform policies.
- [Rent a Kitchen](https://foodweb.network/rent-a-kitchen): Guide for food entrepreneurs on finding, evaluating, and booking certified commercial kitchens.
- [Provide a Kitchen](https://foodweb.network/provide-kitchen): Guide for kitchen owners on listing space, setting availability, and earning from underused kitchens.
- [Pricing](https://foodweb.network/pricing): Transparent fee structure — 12% platform fee on completed bookings, no listing fees.
- [Kitchen rental refunds](https://foodweb.network/refunds): Cancellation policy for commercial kitchen bookings. No Food Web cancellation fee; full rental refund inside the kitchen's 24h or 48h notice window, minus card processing. Credits restore first; card refunds take 5-10 business days.
- [How deposits work](https://foodweb.network/deposits): Refundable security deposit holds on Food Web. A temporary card hold around the session, released automatically unless a claim is approved.
- [Referral Program](https://foodweb.network/referrals): How to refer kitchen owners and earn a share of platform fees on their first completed booking.
- [Referral Terms](https://foodweb.network/referrals/terms): Legal terms governing the referral program.
- [Renter Grant Program](https://foodweb.network/credit-program): How partner-funded grant credits help food entrepreneurs pay for kitchen rentals.
- [Apply for Grant Credits](https://foodweb.network/credit-program/apply): Application form for the renter grant and credit program.
- [Partner Program](https://foodweb.network/partner-program): How organizations fund local food entrepreneurs through Food Web partner pools and grants.
- [Kitchen Revenue Calculator](https://foodweb.network/rental-kitchen-revenue-calculator): Estimate potential earnings from renting out commercial kitchen space.
- [Blog](https://foodweb.network/blog): Stories, product updates, and food-business resources.
- [Blog RSS Feed](https://foodweb.network/feed/blog): RSS feed of blog posts.
- [Research](https://foodweb.network/research): Reports on local food systems, kitchen sharing, and food infrastructure.
- [Research RSS Feed](https://foodweb.network/feed/research): RSS feed of research publications.
- [Webinars](https://foodweb.network/webinars): Free weekly drop-in sessions for commercial kitchen owners — scheduling, insurance, agreements, and pricing.
- [Podcast](https://foodweb.network/podcast): The Food Web Kitchens Podcast — conversations with food entrepreneurs, kitchen owners, and chefs across North America.
- [Podcast Guests](https://foodweb.network/podcast/guests): Index of every guest on The Food Web Kitchens Podcast and the episodes they appear in.
- [Roadmap](https://foodweb.network/roadmap): Public product roadmap and planned features.
- [About Food Web](https://foodweb.network/about): Mission, team, advisors, and partners.
- [Contact](https://foodweb.network/contact): Support and general inquiries.
- [API Overview](https://foodweb.network/api): The open food data API — living datasets, map embeds, asset mapping, and the MCP server for AI agents.
- [MCP Server Guide (developer portal)](https://api.foodweb.network/docs/mcp): Endpoint, fw_ API keys, role tiers, and the full MCP tool reference.
- [Terms of Service](https://foodweb.network/terms): Platform terms of use.
- [Privacy Policy](https://foodweb.network/privacy): Data collection, use, and protection practices.
- [Cookie Policy](https://foodweb.network/cookies): Cookie usage and consent information.

## Products & Tools

- [Food Web Kitchens (Home)](https://foodweb.network): Main marketplace — search kitchens, learn about renting or listing, and sign up.
- [Browse Kitchens](https://foodweb.network/kitchens): Searchable directory of enabled commercial kitchens available for rent.
- [Kitchen Listings](https://foodweb.network/kitchens): Individual kitchen profiles with photos, equipment, pricing, availability, and booking (URL pattern: `/kitchens/{slug}`).
- [Food Web Map (Web)](https://foodweb.network/map): Interactive map on the main site showing kitchens, farms, markets, and other food entities.
- [Events](https://foodweb.network/events): Workshops, pop-ups, and community events hosted or promoted by Food Web.
- [Bookings & Payments](https://foodweb.network/dashboard): Authenticated dashboards for renters and kitchen owners to manage bookings, calendars, and Stripe payments.
- [Messaging](https://foodweb.network/dashboard/messages): In-app messaging between renters, kitchen owners, and platform participants.
- [Referral Dashboard](https://foodweb.network/dashboard/referrer): Track referral codes, clicks, and earnings (referrer role).
- [Renter Credits](https://foodweb.network/dashboard/renter/credits): View and redeem grant credits toward kitchen rentals (renter role).
- [Sign Up](https://foodweb.network/signup): Create a Food Web account (Firebase Auth).
- [Log In](https://foodweb.network/login): Sign in to dashboards, bookings, and messaging.
- [Food Web Maps App](https://maps.foodweb.network): Standalone map application for saved maps, embeds, and subscriptions.
- [Food Web Community Forum](https://forum.foodweb.network): Community Q&A for entrepreneurs, kitchen owners, and partners.
- [Partner Portal](https://partners.foodweb.network): Partner-facing dashboard for funding pools and grant management.
- [API Developer Portal](https://api.foodweb.network): Platform API documentation and interactive endpoint reference.

## Venue Types (kitchen owners)

Each page explains how that venue type lists its commercial kitchen, what it can rent, how approvals and payouts work, and answers the questions that venue type asks most.

- [Cafés](https://foodweb.network/cafes): Renting a café kitchen during closed days and evening hours.
- [Restaurants](https://foodweb.network/restaurants): Renting a restaurant kitchen off-peak — dark days, mornings, and after close.
- [Churches](https://foodweb.network/churches): Renting a church or fellowship hall kitchen between services to fund ministry and outreach.
- [Community Halls](https://foodweb.network/community-halls): Renting a volunteer-run community hall kitchen to fund facility upkeep and programs.
- [Community Centers](https://foodweb.network/community-centers): Cost recovery for municipal and recreation center kitchens between programs. Canonical page for the community centre/center keyword cluster.
- [Legions](https://foodweb.network/legions): Renting a Legion or veterans' hall kitchen to support branch programs.
- [Lions Clubs](https://foodweb.network/lions-club): Renting a Lions Club clubhouse kitchen to fund service projects.

## Optional

- [Grand Launch](https://foodweb.network/grand-launch): Launch event and announcement page.
- [Careers](https://foodweb.network/careers): Remote-first open roles across food technology, community, and operations.
- [Press Kit](https://foodweb.network/press-kit): Brand assets and media resources.
- [Brand Kit](https://foodweb.network/brand-kit): Brand guidelines, colors, and logo usage.
- [Public Renter Profiles](https://foodweb.network/renters): Opt-in public profiles for food entrepreneurs (URL pattern: `/renters/{slug}`).
- [Partner Profiles](https://foodweb.network/partners): Public partner organization pages (URL pattern: `/partners/{slug}`).
- [Food Web USA](https://foodweb.network/usa): Commercial kitchen sharing across the United States — kitchen owners can list now; renters can join the waitlist.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/foodweb.network/): Food Web on Instagram.
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FoodWeb.Network): Food Web on Facebook.
- [X (Twitter)](https://www.x.com/FoodWebNetwork): Food Web on X.
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-web-network): Food Web company page on LinkedIn.
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOVaQxEEtic6xvCJO2SBpbQ): Food Web video channel.