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GAP Kitchen and Catering

Hope for our community

Culinary Training
Catering and Events
NSLP
Every day in Southern Arizona, children go to school hungry, seniors live alone without access to nutritious meals, and men and women struggle to find stable work. GAP Kitchen was created to change that.

By reclaiming thousands of pounds of donated food, we turn what would have been wasted into thousands of meals each week—feeding foster children in our group homes, students in Title 1 schools and daycares, homebound seniors, and families in crisis. At the same time, our kitchen doubles as a training ground where men and women overcoming hardship can gain the skills and confidence they need for a new career.

Meals for those in need

The GAP Kitchen provides thousands of meals each week. By reclaiming highly perishable food like fruits, vegetables, and meat, our team prepares nutritious meals for foster children, students in low-income schools, kids in daycares and recreation centers, and elderly individuals who are homebound. Through community outreaches and partnerships, we make sure good food never goes to waste—and always lands in the hands of those who need it most.

Culinary Training Program

Our free Culinary Training Program helps underemployed, unemployed, and at-risk individuals build real job skills for a career in the culinary industry. Students train side-by-side with our staff, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship while also helping prepare meals for the community.
Explore Career Plus
Emanuel Gathrite
Chasstity Goodsier
Norma Olguin

Feast with A Purpose

Led by Tucson Iron Chef Champion, John Hohn, GAP has been able to offer catering services since 2015. Dedicated to our customers and guests, we put a philanthropic twist on our services. We are food connoisseurs on a mission to transform lives and ingredients for good. All proceeds from catering events goes right back into GAP Kitchen, funding our Training Program and Meals to those in need.
We work with you to tailor a catering menu that is just right for your budget and your event. We have provided catering services for everything from weddings to fundraisers and look forward to providing you with amazing service and, of course, delicious food.
“We, as a non-profit, have used the Gap Kitchen for the last five years – three times a year at each of our events. Our events run from 35-50 people to our big event of 200. Chef John always comes through with an outstanding menu to complement the theme. There are always raves about the food! They are affordable and so easy to work with.”

Sophia Towne, Romans 12 Ministries

Host Your Next Corporate Event at GAP Kitchen

Looking for a unique way to bring your team together? GAP Kitchen offers unforgettable corporate events that combine fun, food, and impact. Choose from engaging options like a salsa and guacamole competition, an Iron Chef–style challenge, or a hands-on pasta-making class—each designed to inspire teamwork and spark creativity.

Best of all, every event supports the mission of GAP Ministries—proceeds directly fund GAP Kitchen programs that help nourish our community.

Contact us to discuss your Catering or Corporate Event
gapkitchen@gapmin.com | (520) 392-8534

Partner with GAP Kitchen

Do you serve children and families in need? We can help! GAP partners with Title 1 school districts, low-income daycares or preschools, and other organizations that serve low-income children and adults to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just snacks to those in need. If you serve low-income children and families, we would love to discuss partnering to help you achieve your mission.

We know food programs can feel complicated. That’s why our team works with you to:

  • Understand eligibility for free and reduced-price meal programs (like NSLP).
  • Simplify compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Create a menu plan that meets nutritional standards while still being kid-friendly.
  • Deliver meals consistently so you can focus on caring for the people you serve.

Why Partner with GAP Kitchen?

  • We provide nutritious, ready-to-serve meals at no cost to eligible organizations.
  • We help you stretch resources farther so no one in need has to go hungry.
  • We bring decades of experience in serving the community with dignity and compassion.

Contact us to discuss your Catering or Corporate Event

gapkitchen@gapmin.com
(520) 392-8534

Awards

Best chocolate 3 years in a row (Taste of Chocolate 2023, 2024, 2025)
1st Place Best Bite SAACA 2025
3rd Place Margarita SAACA 2025
3rd Place Salsa 2025
Richard Fimbres Medallion of Hope 2022
Richard Fimbres Community Service Award 2021

Executive Chef John Hohn

Chef John Hohn, our Executive Chef, was awarded Tucson’s Iron Chef Champion 2014 while at Omni Tucson National. He comes to us from the Gringo Grill and Cantina, and his past chef experiences include: Bob’s Steak & Chop House, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Hacienda Del Sol, and the Tack Room.

Along with his culinary experience, John has pastoral experience and has been involved in church leadership for the past 14 years. John and his wife are also certified foster parents, so they are a perfect match for the heart of GAP.