CITY FARM COMPANY
City Farm Company is a locally sourced farm fresh pop-up restaurant located in Nashville, TN on a mission to grow into our first location!
Project Description
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city bred & farm fed
#GIVESOMEGETSOME
What we got.....
$20,000 Working Capital + $10,000 Investor
What we need.....
$5,000
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Our Story......
City Farm Company was established in 2016 as a pop-up restaurant nestled inside of the Nashville Farmer's Market and now we're ready to move into our first location! As a scratch kitchen, we create and design our dishes to keep their integrity in flavor and source. By sourcing from local farms and artisans, we can commit to preparing only the freshest produce and meats for our customers. After a few successful pop-up visits to the Nashville Farmer's Market, we signed on to become temporary residents in their Grow Local Kitchen Program. The Grow Local Kitchen is an incubator kitchen for newly established pop up restaurants. Take a look: http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/about/grow_local_kitchen
Co-Owner and Chef Lakendra Christi, a Knoxville native and culinary arts graduate, pays homage to southern staples by taking ingredients and dishes you're familiar with and elevating them. Shavone Holt, co-owner, and Jackson, Tn native, took her 15 years of sales and marketing experience and the pair decided to open City Farm Company. Our mission is dedicated to providing a complete dining experience to customers. We believe our customers deserve the best ingredients and by nurturing relationships with local farmers and artisans we can assure our mission.
2016 American Heart Association National Healthy Eating Day Participants
Chef Lakendra pictured with Lucy Bird Kitchen, local herb and spice artisan
The Kitchen.....
Our pop up kitchen maybe small but the food is made with love ♥ We're committed to serving our customers the freshest produce and meats from local farmers and artisans. The Grow Local Kitchen at Nashville Farmers' Market is roughly 560 sq ft. In this space, we serve lunch and utilize it for our catering production. We create and design seasonal scratch dishes to keep their integrity in flavor and source. Our kitchen focuses only on ingredients that are in season. By getting creative, using what is available and cooking to order we can assure that our food is always fresh. As we grow into our new location so will our menu and food options. We will be adding some fresh grab-n-go items and selling our infamous Herban Mint Lemon Tea by the 1/2 gallon!
- Herban Chicken
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Hot Chicken Rolls
Summer Shrimp & Grits
Herban Beef Bowl
The Bakery.....
Oh yeah, we're a hand-made scratch bakery too! We bake all of our own breads in house using local ingredients. In our new location we will expand our small batch bakery so our customers can purchase our breads, cornbread kits and sweets.
Our Farms....
Weisenberger Mill
Sweetwater Valley Farm
Plano Produce Farm
Simon's Produce
Broadbent's
Hippo Hollow Farm
Willow Farm
Reggie's Farm Produce
Grove's Family Farm
Queen B Pollinators
THANK YOU,
From the Owners
Shavone Holt (left) and Chef Lakendra Christi Davis (right)
P.S. Visit us on Instagram & Facebook @cityfarmco and drop us a note in the comment section too ♥
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Farmers' Market Tote - Cotton Pocket Jute Tote Bag
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Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Going from a pop up to your very own location does come with challenges. Continuing to operate as a pop-up restaurant while completing our kitchen expansion and move into our new location is a challenge in it's self. We chose to continue our pop-up operation during our project because it's important that our existing customers who have been so supported can still eat with us and easily transition to our new location.
Another challenge we face is our Summer 2017 opening date. Because we will be hiring new crew members, we want to make sure all are trained and acclimated in their new rolls prior to opening. If they need a little more time then we want to be able to give them that. We're dedicated to giving you best experience you when you visit City Farm Company. Also, as you see our kitchen expansion is much needed. Of course with any type of renovation there could be a few unforeseen delays once construction begins. We will communicate those delays if any and keep our backers updated. We have the skill set and team to mitigate all of our challenges.
Lastly, we have structured this project to insure our backers have no risk! With every pledge given we commit to allocating a portion to fulfill all pledge rewards. This means if our project is not fully funded our backers will still be rewarded for their contribution. We hope we've earned your support!
Just Because I Care
We pay homage to you for your support by placing your name on our backer wall for all to see, Thank You email from owners (estimated delivery July 2017)
This sauce is on everybody's level with a spice blend that comes in at a mild to medium flavor. Our signature Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
This sauce is on everybody's level with a spice blend that comes in at a mild to medium flavor. Our signature Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backers wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Our Summer house-made Roasted Peach BBQ (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backers wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Our Summer house-made Roasted Peach BBQ (8 oz), Thank you email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
One breakfast menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
One lunch menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
We'll give up a few secrets! Exclusive City Farm Co. recipes, One lunch menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), signature Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
You got the keys now! Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, One breakfast or lunch menu item, Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
You can never have too much sauce! Chef's Starter Kit, One breakfast or lunch menu item, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Getting into VIP status with this one! The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, One breakfast or lunch menu item, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Friends and food...you can't go wrong! Private Chef's dinner for 4, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
It's like dinner and a show! Private Chef's demo and dinner for 6, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), One breakfast or lunch menu item & Herban Tea, Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
You've reached legendary status with this one! 1 lunch on us once a week for a year, Private Chef's demo & dinner for 10, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
Rock our HERBAN - Unreconstructed Soft Knit Cap (black, white or natural), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Step out in our HERBAN Soft Fashion Tee (your choice of natural, black or ash) Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
CITY FARM CO. - Structured Signature Tee (your choice of grey, black, sand) Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Cotton Pocket Jute Tote Bag, Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Rewards
Just Because I Care
We pay homage to you for your support by placing your name on our backer wall for all to see, Thank You email from owners (estimated delivery July 2017)
This sauce is on everybody's level with a spice blend that comes in at a mild to medium flavor. Our signature Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
This sauce is on everybody's level with a spice blend that comes in at a mild to medium flavor. Our signature Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backers wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Our Summer house-made Roasted Peach BBQ (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backers wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Our Summer house-made Roasted Peach BBQ (8 oz), Thank you email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
One breakfast menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
One lunch menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
We'll give up a few secrets! Exclusive City Farm Co. recipes, One lunch menu item, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), signature Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
You got the keys now! Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, One breakfast or lunch menu item, Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
You can never have too much sauce! Chef's Starter Kit, One breakfast or lunch menu item, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Getting into VIP status with this one! The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, One breakfast or lunch menu item, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Friends and food...you can't go wrong! Private Chef's dinner for 4, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
It's like dinner and a show! Private Chef's demo and dinner for 6, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), One breakfast or lunch menu item & Herban Tea, Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
You've reached legendary status with this one! 1 lunch on us once a week for a year, Private Chef's demo & dinner for 10, The Black Card, Chef's Starter Kit, City Farm Co. Cookbook, Hot Chicken Hot Sauce (8 oz), Peach BBQ Sauce (8 oz), Handwritten Thank You from owners, Your name on our backer wall (*details to be provided to backer)
Rock our HERBAN - Unreconstructed Soft Knit Cap (black, white or natural), Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Step out in our HERBAN Soft Fashion Tee (your choice of natural, black or ash) Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
CITY FARM CO. - Structured Signature Tee (your choice of grey, black, sand) Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)
Cotton Pocket Jute Tote Bag, Thank You email from owners, Your name on our backer wall (estimated delivery July - August 2017)