Foodworks Culinary Center

Arcata’s food manufacturing businesses are world renowned, and the Foodworks Culinary Center provides rental space for many types of small and start-up food manufacturers. 

Foodworks Waitlist Application

We recommend scheduling a tour with Maintenance Technician Kolbe Cathcart at (707) 798-0407 or kcathchart@cityofarcata.org to better assess your storage and equipment needs.

Foodworks Waitlist Application

Please return application to the Community Development Department at 736 F Street, Arcata, CA 95521 or scan and email to Mads Odom at modom@cityofarcata.org.

Facilities Offered at Foodworks

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Hourly Community Kitchens	Monthly Rental Kitchens	Office Spaces & Showroom	Other Space and Equipment

We’ve also gathered some Resources for Food Manufacturers that may be helpful for those are just starting out or looking to expand their business.

Foodworks Rental Rates

See the Foodworks Rental Rates for the current rental rate schedule.

Foodworks Forms & Short-Term Use

To review forms, requirements, and apply for short-term use, click here. **You must provide notice of at least 5 business days before you would like to use the facility.** All short-term use applicants must complete a tour and interview before using the facility.

Foodworks Rental Process

(Please note that cannabis products may not be produced at the Foodworks facility.)

Current Tenants

Questions or Concerns?

Current tenants can direct questions or concerns to:

Kolbe Cathcart, Foodworks Facilities Maintenance
Phone: 707-798-0407
Email: kcathcart@cityofarcata.org 

Mads Odom, Administrative Specialist
Phone: 707-822-5955
Email: modom@cityofarcata.org 

Jennifer Dart, Deputy Director
Phone: 707-825-2112
Email: jdart@cityofarcata.org 

Billing Questions

Billing questions can be sent to:

Mads Odom, Administrative Specialist
Phone: 707-822-5955
Email: modom@cityofarcata.org