Menu costing
Price your menu so every item earns its keep.
Food Cohort
Eight weeks.
One kitchen,
one business.
Menu costing, bookkeeping, and cash flow for food trucks, caterers, and restaurants, with hands-on time in the Wilmington Kitchen Collective's licensed commercial kitchens.
- Length
- 8 weeks, starts September 29, 2026
- Schedule
- Tuesdays, 6 to 8 PM
- Cost
- $400, due upon acceptance
- Where
- Grace United Methodist Church, 900 N. Washington St., Wilmington
- Who
- Launcher grads or food entrepreneurs open 2+ years
What it is
Built with
the Wilmington Kitchen Collective.
The Food Cohort is Launcher's program for food trucks, caterers, and restaurants, presented with the Wilmington Kitchen Collective. Over 8 weeks you'll work through financial management, menu costing, marketing, and bookkeeping, with hands-on time in a licensed commercial kitchen.
Cohorts run 15 to 20 participants, and graduates leave with 5 lab hours of continued support. You'll need a completed business plan to apply, and a PC or laptop with Microsoft Excel and basic Excel skills to keep up with the coursework.
The next cohort starts September 29, 2026. Applications close September 23, so apply soon to hold your seat. A $400 fee is due upon acceptance, paid by Square.
What you'll cover
Everything a food
business runs on.
Financial management
Build habits and systems that keep your business healthy.
Bookkeeping
Practical, repeatable bookkeeping built for a food business.
Marketing
Get your food business in front of the right customers.
Hands-on kitchen time
Work in the Wilmington Kitchen Collective's licensed commercial kitchens.
5 lab hours
Continued one-on-one support after you complete the cohort.
Eligibility
Who it's
for.
- You're a Launcher graduate, or a food entrepreneur open 2 or more years
- You run a food truck, catering business, or restaurant
- You have a completed business plan
- You have a PC or laptop with Microsoft Excel and basic Excel skills
- You can attend Tuesdays, 6 to 8 PM, for all 8 weeks
Entrepreneur Journey
Ready to launch
your business?
1
Apply
Tell us about you and your idea. It takes a few minutes.
2
Review
Your application is reviewed by our team.
3
Enroll
Confirm your seat in the cohort and site that fits you.
4
Orientation
Meet your trainer, your classmates, and your workbook.
5
Launch
Graduate with a plan, a network, and a team behind you.
Questions
What people
ask us.
When does the next cohort start?
The Food Cohort starts September 29, 2026. Applications close September 23, so apply as soon as you can.
How much does it cost?
$400, due upon acceptance and paid by Square.
Where do classes meet?
Tuesdays, 6 to 8 PM, at Grace United Methodist Church, 900 N. Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Do I need a business plan to apply?
Yes, a completed business plan is required to apply for the Food Cohort.
What do I need to bring to class?
A PC or laptop with Microsoft Excel and basic Excel skills, since coursework uses Excel throughout.
Who runs the program?
The Food Cohort is presented by Launcher and the Wilmington Kitchen Collective, with hands-on time in their licensed commercial kitchens.
Your food business,
on the books.
Applications for the September 29 cohort close September 23. Apply now to hold your seat.