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Pittsburgh, PA

Expanding operational capacity and upgrading equipment to meet demand for innovative food services.

• Mission: Serving the Pittsburgh community with diverse, high-quality pub-style dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, while emphasizing sustainability and workforce inclusivity.  
• Innovation: Offering a rotating menu of pub-inspired cuisine with a commitment to freshness, creativity, and meeting the evolving needs of customers.  
• Growth Strategy: Expanding operational capacity and upgrading equipment to handle increased demand, while training staff to maintain exceptional service quality.  
• Community Impact: Dedicated to community engagement through food services at Velum Fermentation and plans to grow its presence across western Pennsylvania.  
• Workforce Commitment: Planning to transition to an employee-owned business model within three years, with a focus on providing full health coverage and a thriving wage for all employees.  
• Leadership: Founded by culinary veterans Tom and Gabe, bringing creativity, passion, and experience to their growing mobile restaurant and catering company.

Cold Friends Kitchen is a mobile restaurant and catering company operating in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, providing a diverse menu of pub-style dishes along with vegetarian and vegan options, tailored to the needs of its community. Having established itself as Velum Fermentation’s primary food provider, Cold Friends Kitchen aims to expand its operational capacity, improve its equipment, and enhance its training programs to meet increasing demand while maintaining exceptional service quality.

The company seeks funding to support its day-to-day operations, train new staff, and upgrade equipment to improve efficiency and handle higher production volumes. This investment will allow Cold Friends Kitchen to continue serving its community with innovative and high-quality culinary offerings, while positioning itself for sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Company Info

Cold Friends Kitchen is a Pittsburgh-based mobile restaurant offering a rotating menu of high-quality pub-inspired dishes with a commitment to sustainability and workforce inclusivity.

Cold Friends Kitchen is a Pittsburgh-based mobile restaurant concept and caterer specializing in a diverse range of pub-inspired cuisine, along with vegetarian and vegan options. Operating full-time at Velum Fermentation, the kitchen is known for its ever-changing menu and dedication to high-quality, flavorful dishes. Established in 2024 by founders Tom and Gabe, the company stems from their shared experiences in the culinary industry, combining creativity with a commitment to exceptional food. Their dedication has earned them recognition, including being featured on Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Burgers list.

Looking ahead, Cold Friends Kitchen aims to expand its footprint in the greater western Pennsylvania area with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact. Future plans include evolving into café and taproom applications, launching branded beverages, and transitioning to an employee-owned business model within three years. The company is also committed to offering full health coverage within a year and ensuring a thriving wage for all employees, reflecting its values of stability and inclusivity for the workforce.