Introducing a New Kind of Cooking School in New Mexico

Tourism. Jobs. Next-generation chefs. All in one place.

We’re launching a first-of-its-kind Cooking School in Albuquerque, where hands-on learning, local food traditions, and modern culinary entrepreneurship come together.

This school will be more than a classroom. It’s a community-powered destination built to:

  • Offer unforgettable experiences for tourists seeking authentic food activities
  • Create local jobs through a working bakery and teaching kitchens
  • Empower the next generation of chefs and food creators through an incubator that teaches product development, personal branding, and marketing

It will take time to build, and that’s exactly why we’re sharing the vision now.

The Roadmap to Launch (2025–2030)

We’re taking a phased approach, designed to grow intentionally and with strong community support.

Phase 1: Vision & Purpose (Now to Mid 2025)

  • A bakery to test recipes and offer fresh bread
  • Teaching kitchens for pizza, bread, and hands-on food experiences
  • A Chef Incubator to help people build real food businesses

Phase 2: Planning & Research (Mid 2025 to End of 2025)

Studying successful models, estimating costs, and outlining operations.

Phase 3: Building the Team (Late 2025 to Early 2026)

Bringing together chefs, educators, mentors, and vision-aligned investors.

Phase 4: Finding the Right Home (2026)

Searching for or proposing a location, with support from community and city leaders.

Phase 5: Community Engagement (2026)

Hosting conversations and gathering input to ensure the school reflects Albuquerque’s needs.

Phase 6: Legal Setup & Foundation (2026 to Early 2027)

Registering the business or nonprofit, formalizing the foundation, and preparing for fundraising.

Phase 7: Public Awareness (Late 2026 and Ongoing)

Keeping the public engaged with storytelling, videos, and updates.

Phase 8: Fundraising & Investment (2027)

Securing funding through private investment, grants, and community support.

Phase 9: Build-Out & Soft Launch (2028 to Mid 2029)

Renovating the space, testing classes, and piloting early programs.

Phase 10: Grand Opening (Late 2029 to Early 2030)

Launching the full program: bakery, classes, and chef incubator.

Phase 11: Growth & Impact (2030 and Beyond)

Expanding offerings, developing partnerships, and building the future of culinary education in New Mexico.

Want to Follow the Journey or Get Involved?

We’re building something exciting, and we’d love to have you in the loop.