Our TEAM

Meet the visionaries and experts advancing the craft food community.

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!

Central Kitchen is a food business accelerator made up of a passionate community of food entrepreneurs, experts and business resource partners.

As part of that community, our team strives to help craft food entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and seeks to cultivate a sustainable local food economy.

our TEAM

Eric Diamond
CEO
Eric Diamond is a Co-Founder and CEO of the Central Kitchen Companies. Previously Eric spent over twenty years in banking, lending and community development. Using his background Eric has been able to help over 400 local companies start and scale their food business concepts. Throughout his career Eric has developed a passion for helping small businesses and entrepreneurs. Eric states “there is no better professional feeling than knowing you played a part in helping someone fulfill their dreams of owning their own business.” Eric is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace College and holds and MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. In his spare time Eric enjoys raising his four boys, cooking, gardening and is an avid reader. ×
Darius Anderson
Incubator Kitchen Manager
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our partners

These organizations energize our entire craft food community. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and support.

EDIBLE CLEVELAND

We purchased Edible Cleveland in 2019 to add to the Central Kitchen family. Together, we share a passion for local food and the community.

VISIT EDIBLE CLEVELAND

READY TO BE PART OF THIS?

Because we’re prepared to help you. Contact us with questions or to get started.

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