Eastside Grown is an 8-month program designed to support local residents to start their own food businesses. Many participants have launched their business and are now seeking clients! Discover our diverse entrepreneurs, explore the unique services they offer, and find out how you can support them. Each business offers different service with a variety of options.
Home-based business
Home-based businesses allow vendors to sell directly from their homes to customers. Some home cooks may obtain a MEHKO or Cottage Food Operation permit.
Cakes, cupcakes, empanadas, pan dulces, and pastes
elysbakery02@gmail.com
408-401-0907
elysbakerysj.com
Banana bread, cookies, muffins, and empanadas.
gracielasbakery408@gmail.com
408-648-9925
Specialize in pupusas and pan dulce
Restaurante.SanSebastian23@gmail.com 408-512-0262
Farmers Market Food Vendors
Some farmers markets allow food vendors to set up their stand on-site where customers can purchase directly from them.
Pupusas and drinks
Phone: 925-752-4501 (Silvia)
Email: romero.silvia2678@gmail.com
You can find them at:
Princeton Plaza Farmer Market
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118
Wednesday & Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Skyport Farmers' Market
1721 Technology Dr, San Jose CA 95110
Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Cambrian Park Farmers' Market
14900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tamales
Phone: 408-648-8249 (Irving)
Email: chikenstamales@gmail.com
You can find them at:
Princeton Plaza Farmer Market
1375 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95118
Wednesday & Sunday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Skyport Farmers' Market
1721 Technology Dr, San Jose CA 95110
Friday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Cambrian Park Farmers' Market
14900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Catering
Catering business prepare, cook, and serve food and beverages to clients at remote locations and events.
Authentic Mexican dishes from the Michoacán region
Email: hurtadorosa790@gmail.com
Phone: 408-903-9029 (Rosa)
Traditional Mexican cuisine infused with innovation
cocinandoconamor6.cca@gmail.com
408-420-4358 (Cynthia)
Mexican vegan and vegetarian dishes
quelitescoop@gmail.com
408-806-6313 (Elena)
Food Trucks
These food operations can sell food at public events, private events, and on the streets following regulations from the city and county
Seafood
Email: pacificoshrimp@gmail.com
Phone: 408-757-9865 (Jesus)
Tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tortas
Email: elviejonsanjose@gmail.com
Phone: 408-373-2320 (Ernestina)
Huaraches, quesadillas, tacos, taquitos, gorditas, mole, etc
mixtecapoblana0515@gmail.com
Phone: (669) 336-1742