Food and Drink Innovation Centre
Our Services
The development kitchens have been built to food-grade standard and include standard catering equipment as well as specialist items linked to bakery, dairy, ready meal and drinks development.
From concept to launch, we can help you scale your recipes from 1 kilo to 100 kilo batches, ensuring that you produce a safe and efficient product every time, with our range of support and expertise.
Our brand new photography studio is now open for bookings. An all inclusive package with working kitchen and photography essentials, perfect for capturing your product.
From seminars to hands-on workshops, our events are designed to support you at every stage of your business journey.
We are excited to announce our first supporter and partnership opportunities.
Gain accredited, industry-recognised qualifications right business environment.
Our Business Lounge is within the innovation centre and offers a large space to network, meet colleagues, have informal meetings or to use as an alternative workspace. With onsite coffee shop it’s the perfect place to spend a day at work.
Our meeting rooms can accommodate all needs offering small meeting rooms seating up to two people, through to larger conference facilities seating up to 100 people.
Businesses we’ve worked with
From Our Customers
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"The team’s knowledge saved us months, maybe years, of trial and error. They’re patient, practical and genuinely want you to succeed."
- Michael , Vital Duo
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"Running a small business can feel isolating, but The Food Works creates a sense of shared support."
- Randa Abdullah-Hucker, Hullabaloos
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"Beth helped us understand HACCP and made sure everything was set up to meet compliance requirements. It was exactly what we needed."
-Co-founder Jane Jago
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![Four employees standing outside a restaurant called Loki Poké, smiling, wearing black aprons, in front of a chalkboard sign advertising poke bowls that are gluten-free and vegan options. The restaurant has a blue exterior with a glass door and window, with interior lighting visible.]()
“It was amazing to have specialist support and guidance. It’s reassuring to speak to someone who knows the industry and can give honest, practical advice.”
- Georgia Hussey, Loki Poke
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"The facilities are great and the staff are really helpful."
- Keith Turrel, HIT Training
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![Young woman with curly brown hair smiling and holding a chocolate cupcake with white filling inside, eating another chocolate cupcake, wearing a white shirt with puffed sleeves and a blue apron.]()
“The support from The Food WorksSW was huge. Beth, our mentor, helped us navigate the SALSA process step by step and made something that felt overwhelming feel manageable”
- Hannah Egerton, Edgie Eats
