Getting Started

Food Manager's Certificate - All food businesses must have at least one employee who has a Food Manager's Certificate -- required by the Health Department.  This certificate must be available at all times while in the kitchen to show the Health Department officials upon request. Here is a link to courses and online exams.

Food Handler's Certificate - All employees, if any, of your food business must have a Food Handler’s Certificate per the Health Department.  If a person has a Food Manager's Certificate, they DO NOT also need Food Handler's).

 

Wingman Kitchen's Operating Agreement - This is the contractual Terms and Conditions related to using Wingman Kitchens' facility.  Mobile Food Vendors also have a similar agreement to sign with us.  

Insurance requirement - A certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability Insurance with Wingman KITCHENS SAN ANTONIO, LLC listed as an additional insured.  Kitchen member must maintain this policy coverage for the duration of Wingman Kitchen use.  Click here to see our preferred vendor, FLIP is affordable, quality, and fast!

 

Security Deposit- Your security deposit will match the amount of the monthly membership fee, with a minimum requirement of $350. Should you choose to increase your hours package, you will be required to raise your security deposit within 10 calendar days of notifying us of your requested increase.  Conversely, if you decrease your hours and remain at that package for 4 consecutive months, we will refund the difference of the security deposit accordingly.  Security deposits are returned within 15 business days of the end of your membership. 

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Permit Process- Call the health department at 210-207-0135 to schedule a date/time for the inspection. Once the inspection is approved, the inspector will have you fill out a new license application to include tax I.D. information. You will take the license application and a copy of our Certificate of Occupancy(attached), for the building, to the Health Dept. desk at 1901 S. Alamo. The information will be placed into your account at that time. However, no payment will be accepted until after December 1, 2025. You will be able to operate your business out of the location with the Food License application/Invoice.