Membership Application | Launchpad Commercial Kitchens

Launchpad Commercial Kitchens Food Business Membership Application

Thank you for applying to join Launchpad Commercial Kitchens.

Complete this form to tell us about your business and how you plan to use the Main Kitchen.

You can apply while arranging your registration, insurance or food-handler certification. Required documents must be approved before kitchen access begins.

Business and contact details

Business Legal Name *

Trading name, if different

Owner / authorised business representative *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Business Address *

Website or business social media links

Business registration

Business Structure *

Sole proprietorship

Partnership

Corporation

Business registration status *

Registered

Registration in progress

Not yet registered

Upload your registration or incorporation document *

About your food business

Tell us about your business and the food or products you make *

What stage is your business at? *

Preparing to launch

Already trading

Expanding or moving to a new production space

Where do you currently prepare your products, if applicable?

How do you currently sell your products? *

What are your plans for growing your business? *

For example, joining delivery platforms, offering catering, supplying retailers or restaurants, increasing production or introducing new products.

Membership and start date

This application is for membership in the Main Kitchen, which is currently the only kitchen available for membership.

LPCK’s spaces are named Main Kitchen, Cafeteria/Kitchenette and Allergen-Friendly Kitchen. This application does not include access to the other spaces.

Do you have a preferred membership start date? *

Your allocated kitchen hours and storage will be confirmed according to your selected membership.

Preferred kitchen use

What are your preferred start and finish times? *

Kitchen sessions are booked in four-hour blocks. If you have no preferred times, enter “Flexible.”

How flexible are your preferred days and times? *

Flexible

Some flexibility

Specific days and times are essential

Are there any scheduling requirements you would like us to consider?

How many people, including yourself, would normally work in the kitchen at the same time? *

Your answers help us assess availability. They do not reserve particular days, times or workstations.

Food preparation and production

List the main products or menu items you intend to prepare at LPCK *

Which allergens are present in the ingredients or products you intend to handle?*

If you are unsure, please indicate this so we can discuss it with you.

Will you use specialist processes or extended cooking methods, such as canning, preservation, fermentation, vacuum packing, or long cooking for stocks and broths?

Yes

Unsure — I would like to discuss this

These arrangements require LPCK review and approval before use. Your membership or booking does not automatically permit overnight cooking or equipment operating beyond your booked session.

Equipment and storage

Which LPCK equipment do you expect to use? *

List the equipment discussed or shown during your tour.

Which equipment would you like instruction or familiarisation with?

Do you intend to bring your own equipment?

Yes

Would you need to leave this equipment on site?

No — I will remove it after each session

Yes — I would like to discuss on-site storage

Personal equipment and its storage require approval. Any equipment rental charges will be confirmed before you agree to them.

Which types of your membership's allocated storage do you expect to use? *

Dry storage

Refrigerated storage

Frozen storage

No storage needed initially

Is there anything we should consider when allocating your storage?

For example, ingredient separation or particular handling needs.

Storage is allocated according to your membership. If your needs change once you begin using the kitchen, you may discuss purchasing additional storage, subject to availability.

Business Insurance

Members must hold business liability insurance with a minimum coverage limit of $2 million and provide a Certificate of Insurance confirming Launchpad Commercial Kitchens Inc. as an additional insured before kitchen access begins.

What is your current insurance status?

Currently insured

Arranging insurance

Not yet insured

Your current certificate does not need to name LPCK at the application stage.

Are you willing to provide a Certificate of Insurance confirming at least $2 million in liability coverage and naming Launchpad Commercial Kitchens Inc. as an additional insured before kitchen access begins? *

Yes

I would like to discuss this before proceeding

Food-handler certification

Do you or your proposed kitchen users hold current food-handler certification? *

Yes

Training booked / certification in progress

Not yet

Include each person’s name, issuing organisation, date issued and expiry date, or state if no expiry is shown.

LPCK requires at least one person with valid food-handler certification to be present throughout your business’s food production activities.

Additional Services

Which services or arrangements would you like to discuss?

Use of LPCK’s address as a business address

Mail and parcel receipt

Ingredient or supply deliveries

Customer collection of food orders

Delivery-driver collection, such as Uber Eats or Skip

Equipment rental

Business support or mentoring

None at present

Other — please specify

Additional services require approval. Any conditions and charges will be explained before you agree to them.

Other requirements

Are there any access or accommodation arrangements you would like to discuss?

Please share only the information needed to explain the arrangements you require. You do not need to provide a diagnosis or medical history.

Is there anything else you would like us to know or ask?

Your information and preferences

LPCK will store and use the information and documents you submit to assess your application, contact you about your requirements, prepare membership arrangements and manage your membership if you join. Access will be limited to people who need the information for these purposes, as explained in our Privacy Policy.

Privacy consent *

I agree to LPCK storing and using my submitted information and documents to process my application, contact me about it, and administer my membership if I join, as described in the Privacy Policy.

Data retention

If I do not join at this time, I would like LPCK to retain my contact details and membership preferences so it can follow up with me about joining in the future.

Marketing consent

I would like to receive emails from LPCK about programs, events, business support and opportunities relevant to food businesses. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time.

Authority *

I confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the business.

No commitment *

I understand that submitting this application does not confirm membership, reserve kitchen time or authorise access.

Review notice *

I understand that membership arrangements, equipment use, storage and additional services are subject to LPCK review and confirmation.

Signing obligation *

I understand that required agreements, payments, compliance documentation and orientation must be completed before kitchen access begins.

Applicant’s full name *

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