Getting Started

The Town of Chester rents the Kitchen only on an hourly basis. The Town will take no responsibility for training in food service safety, nor will it provide any marketing assistance. Each processor must provide proof of insurance to use the kitchen, and to indemnify the town from any liability. All State guidelines regarding food service safety are the responsibility of each processor.

To get started contact Ms. Rhonda Thomas (Inspector from NH Department of Health & Human Services Food Protection Unit for Chester) phone 603-271-4589 regarding the product(s) your business would like to process. Explain the type of food you wish to produce, and how you process the food (I.e., how it is cooked, packaged, canned, transported, etc.). Ms. Thomas will be able to tell you if the Chester Kitchen is suitable for your processing, and the type of license for which you should apply.

Then call the Site Administrator, Ms. Hilary Hall, 1-800-283-8285, Monday through Friday between prior to 9:00 AM, or after 5:00 PM. She will arrange a tour of the facilities. Prior to your visit, please access the Policies and Procedures Handbook, and Resource Guide, Chester Kitchen Application, as well as the State Food Service License application.

Please be advised that Chester Organizations and residents will have priority usage of the Kitchen, but since they know well in advance of Town events, there should be no problem scheduling the time that you will need. The Chester Kitchen is open 7 days a week, from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Processors currently licensed to use the Chester Kitchen are:

BML Catering, Culinary Capers Catering, 504 Catering, Sister's Catering

Nancy Specialty Foods, DBA Three Acre Farm - Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings

Wild Roses Market, DBA Chef Michele - Catering

Scamp's Nuts - Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts

Marnita's Asian Kitchen - Catering

Rocky Mountain Products - Salsa, BBQ Sauce