top of page
Work surface and kitchen equipment in professional kitchen.jpg

Food Business Incubator | Food Processing and Co-Packaging

about.

About.

The Carver Food Enterprise Center is a project of the George Washington Carver Agriculture Research Center,

a non-profit organization located in the heart of the

Rapidan Rappahannock Region of Virginia’s Northern Piedmont.

We are a 6,200 square foot food shared commercial kitchen,

food business incubator, and classroom. Our facility opened September 1st, 2023 to growers, food business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

Current Kitchen Users

Bahia Salgados Logo Round _1680466937.webp
5945A87E-8F02-4BEE-831C-6F3261BD7F21.jpeg
Screenshot 2024-08-30 at 11-24-00 Crackle Crunch Candy - Marketspread.png
Pauleys.jpg
spicygrrrls.png
Culpeper-Cheese-logo-300px.jpg
Grandpa foods logo.jpg
Little Virginia.webp
clean fit meals.jpg
Gohn's bakery studio (Circle Sticker).jpeg
Parks and rec.png
IMG_5248.JPG
Events

Events.

  • Oct 11, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
    Small food processors face a mountain of confusing food safety regulations and compliance hurdles when marketing their goods. Learn how to overcome them!
  • Oct 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
    Butternut squash season is upon us, and we have been challenged to make 500 servings of a diabetic-friendly dish for the Culpeper Free Clinic and local food banks with a heavy harvest from the Fauquier Education Farm. We will make a Creamy Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup for this event
  • Oct 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
    Get ready to unlock the secrets of crafting perfect sourdough bread and making a delicious Traditional Irish Potato Soup...both from scratch! Whether you're a bread enthusiast or a complete beginner, this cooking class is taught by a mom/daughter who will provide a complete cooking experience!
  • Nov 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Rapidan, 9432 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA 22733, USA
    Join Miss Monique in learning how to bake a pie! Learn the rules of prep, cutting techniques, how to choose ingredients and overall, learn one of the most timeless and memorable baking skills, making a pie from scratch!

Partners,

thank you for the support!

carver-logo-resize-1.png
RRRC_logo.png
Virginia_Cooperative_Extension_logo.png
download.png
VSU-275x150.png
County_logo.png
battle-park-logo.jpg
Hawks.png
Cpep econ.png
ChamberLogo_large.png
gova.png
path.png
Virginia-Department-of-Agriculture-and-Consumer-Services.png
aws.png
dhcd_logo.png
pct logo.png
npcf-logo-best-copy.png

In the news.

Work surface and kitchen equipment in professional kitchen.jpg

Want to Partner or Support us?

Have Equipment to Donate? 
Contact us!

How I can help:

Thanks for your support! We will be in touch soon. 

Honey Jars

Get Monthly Updates

Subscribe to our newsletter

Thanks for submitting!

bottom of page