Fork Food Lab

Located in Portland, Fork Food Lab is a mission-driven nonprofit & Maine's only shared commissary kit

09/03/2026

We just got in a fresh shipment of Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries, available by the case at a great rate for our members, including those with Community Memberships! 🫐

Community Members access get to our Shared Buying Club, which includes sourcing and access to small local vendors, big distributors, and Webstaurant; you enjoy the perks of our collective buying power to save on ingredients, packaging, and more.

You’ll also get access to gig opportunities, enjoy features in our newsletter, and have a network of Maine food entrepreneurs who can help you grow.

More savings, more opportunities, and more support for your growing food business. 🌱

Learn more about membership at forkfoodlab.com and fill out a New Member Inquiry when you’re ready!

08/28/2026

You may have received an email today that appeared to come from our Interim Executive Director, Corinne Tompkins, with a subject line that reads “Invitation to Bid: Partnership Opportunity with Fork Food Lab”.

*Please disregard this email and do not click any links it contains. It is not official communication from our organization,** and we are working to get to the bottom where it originated.

We apologize for any confusion!

08/21/2026

Meet one of our newest members, Greenleaf & Sonder!

grew from a shared love of food, people, and the moments that happen around the table.

David O’Brien & Hayley Hastings are a husband-and-wife team who met working in hospitality and built a life around creating meaningful dining experiences. David brings his craft as a chef, while Hayley brings her wine and beverage expertise along with a talent for crafting memorable, thoughtful dining moments.

Rooted in Maine, their work follows the rhythm of the seasons and celebrates the farmers, fishermen, and foragers who shape the place they call home. Through private chef experiences, pop-up dinners, and intimate events, they aim to share good food, good company, and a sense of connection that lingers long after the meal ends.

Ready to start or grow your own food business? At Fork Food Lab, membership means more than access to a shared kitchen. It means becoming part of a community built to help food businesses launch, grow, and thrive. With flexible membership options, shared resources, commercial equipment, and opportunities to connect with other food entrepreneurs, you can choose the level of support that makes sense for your business right now.

Visit our website to explore membership options, equipment and services, pricing, resources, and everything that's included.

08/13/2026

Meet , a fresh camping meal kit company bringing the flavors of Maine to wherever adventure takes you. Inspired by Maine’s outdoor culture and local food scene, Portage Eats creates thoughtfully curated meal kits featuring local ingredients and Maine-inspired dishes designed for glampers, car campers, RV travelers, Airbnb guests, and outdoor enthusiasts who want a delicious, convenient meal experience without the hassle of planning and prep.

Founded by a Registered Maine Guide with a passion for food, hospitality, and the outdoors, Portage Eats is the result of more than a decade of dreaming, exploring, and refining an idea to make outdoor dining easier and more memorable. After recently launching, Portage Eats is now focused on building partnerships with campgrounds, glamping destinations, vacation hosts, and tourism businesses across Maine to provide guests with a seamless, turnkey food experience that enhances their stay.

With a mission to help people spend less time planning and more time enjoying the journey, Portage Eats delivers “The flavors of Maine, wherever you explore.”

To learn more about how it works or place an order, head to portageeats.com 🌊🏕️

Ready to start or grow your own food business? Fork Food Lab offers flexible membership options, shared resources, commercial equipment, and a community of food entrepreneurs to help you take your next step. Even our Community Membership includes access to our Shared Buying Club to help save on ingredients and packaging.

Learn more about membership and everything Fork has to offer at forkfoodlab.com, then fill out our New Member Inquiry when you're ready to get started!

07/30/2026

It’s the very last round! Each category of the Best of Portland Awards are down to only ten finalists, with seven FFL members still standing! Voting closes THIS FRIDAY so show some love to your faves!

You can also vote for your tons of categories outside of food, so give props to all your favorite local spots. Voting is open until July 31st so get your votes in before FRIDAY!

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07/26/2026

Meet Chef Capaldi! runs an upscale Italian Personal Chef business specializing in a variety of services. From meal prep to dinner parties, authentic Italian cooking classes to pizza parties, and even in-flight catering!

Chef Gianluca Capaldi was raised in his grandma’s kitchen, not only doing his homework and eying the preparation of pasta made from scratch, but taking part in Mom and Grandma’s delicious Italian cuisine. Even though he owes most of his cooking skills and passion to Nonna Vittoria he later refined his skills by attending a few classes at the “Gambero Rosso Culinary School” in Rome, and enhanced his experience by entertaining family and friends in his home.

After working in the corporate world for over 10 years he realized it was time to change careers and do what he is really passionate about: cooking And not just simply cooking, but cooking for others, and cooking in a way that makes them feel cared for, loved and special. Welcome to Fork, Chef!

07/23/2026

Meet one of our newest members! is a snacks brand for bourbon lovers, because bourbon makes everything better. Their lineup spans bourbon-glazed beef jerky, whiskey-infused coffee, and a range of delicious sweets, all built around the flavors people love in a good pour.

At Fork Food Lab, they'll be manufacturing their bourbon brownies and cookies to start, with more baked goods to come as they grow! You can peruse their current line of products here: Whiskey Snacks, Whiskey Coffee, cocktail mixes, and more are all available for online ordering!

Are you interested in becoming a member? We have flexible membership tiers to fit your needs, no matter what stage of business you’re at! Get access to our Shared Buying Club with our Community Membership to save on ingredients and packaging. Visit our website to learn more about what we offer, pricing, equipment and services included in membership, and when you’re ready, fill out a New Member Inquiry form!

07/09/2026

Summer Sunsets at tonight and tomorrow! Tonight, enjoy food from & with tunes from The Middle Men! Friday, and are ready to feed you while you enjoy music from Julia Haven. Kicks off at 5pm!

07/02/2026

Monumental Market this Friday from 2-6pm! Monument Square used to be the home of the mid-week farmers’ market, but since COVID, it’s remained mostly unused for that purpose. Now on the First Friday of every month through October, it’s full of fresh produce & other agricultural goods, ready to eat food, and handmade crafts from local makers!

Join FFL members & alumni and over a dozen other vendors for a vibrant market happening in tandem with the First Friday Art Walk!

06/23/2026

Nominations are open for the Best of Portland awards! These highly coveted awards are where your favorite places go head to head for bragging rights! This is your chance to shout out your favorites, put the underdogs in the game, and just generally show your support for your most beloved local businesses!

Be sure to nominate your favorite businesses before June 30th; voting begins July 1st! Nominate here: https://www.portlandoldport.com

Address

95 Darling Avenue
South Portland, ME
04106

Telephone

+12075580881

Website

http://www.forkfoodlab.com/

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