# Shared Kitchen Makerspaces Tinker Kitchen Supports Experimentation with Food By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-31 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinker-kitchen References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2020/01/tinker-kitchen-is-a-shared-space-for-food-experimentation.html) & [tinkerkitchen.org](https://tinkerkitchen.org/) A lot of makerspaces take the form of workshops to support woodworking activities, crafts or tinkering with technology and this is where Tinker Kitchen sets itself apart as a shared space for people to experiment with food. The space in California is not a cafe or a restaurant but a place where members can drop in to pursure personal projects. That being said, the [shared kitchen space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-kitchen) could potentially be used commercially to launch a food business according to Tinker Kitchen. The makerspace for cooking also hosts team-building events, other gatherings and [cooking classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baking-social) such as [Pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-night) 101, Sous Vide 101 and special events related to holidays like Valentine's Day, plus Day Camps for kids. Image Credit: Tinker Kitchen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shared Kitchen Makerspaces:** Creating shared kitchen makerspaces allows individuals to experiment with food and potentially launch their own food businesses. - **Personal Food Projects:** The rise of shared kitchen makerspaces provides individuals with the opportunity to pursue personal food projects and explore culinary experimentation. - **Makerspaces for Cooking Classes:** Shared kitchen makerspaces offer a unique setting for cooking classes, allowing individuals to learn new culinary skills and techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** Shared kitchen makerspaces present disruptive innovation opportunities to the food and beverage industry, enabling individuals to launch their own food businesses and explore unique culinary concepts. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage shared kitchen makerspaces to offer unique team-building events, culinary gatherings, and cooking classes for guests seeking interactive and immersive experiences. - **Education:** Shared kitchen makerspaces in educational settings can revolutionize culinary education by providing students with hands-on experience, fostering creativity, and encouraging experimentation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-room-to-host.md) - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Pop-Up Test Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-test-kitchen.md) - [Food Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallychefs.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [AI-Powered Kitchen Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkc-kitchens.md) - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md)