Fresh Tempeh Day

Our shelf-stable jerky is the snack — this is the original. The good stuff that never makes it to a shelf.

Made fresh weekly Pickup Thursdays Hatch Kitchen · RVA Soy-free · chickpea-based

What is fresh tempeh?

A living, mycelium-bound block of whole fermented chickpeas — kept cold and eaten like a protein. Slice it, sear it, crumble it, marinate it.

HOW IT WORKS

Order. We ferment. You pick up.

1

Place your order

Order before noon Tuesday for fresh tempeh, or up to Wednesday night for deli, specials & add-ons — then pick your time window.

2

We make it fresh

Your tempeh and deli items are made fresh that week — never sitting around.

3

Pick it up local

Choose your spot: Hatch Kitchen (Thu 3–6:30pm), RVA Big Market (Sat 8am–12pm), or SOJ Market (Sun 10am–1pm). Pay online or in person.

THIS WEEK'S ORDER

Order à la carte

Free: Fresh Tempeh Home Cook Recipe Book

New to cooking fresh tempeh? Grab our recipe book and never stare at the block wondering what to do with it.

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When & where

Pick your market or Hatch pickup, then choose a date.

Pickup at Hatch Kitchen · 2601 Maury St, Richmond
Pick any 5 for 10% off  ·  any 10 for 15% off
Fresh Tempeh
Fresh Chickpea Tempeh Block (1 lb) — $10
This Week's Specials

Limited weekly drops — while they last. Ordering ahead? If your pick isn’t available on your pickup date, we’ll swap in something equally delicious of equal value — just note any dietary needs in the comments.

Braised BBQ Tempeh
Sweet and tangy braised bbq tempeh. Great on sandwiches, mac-n-cheese, piled up with greens, or on top of a bowl. ½ lb ≈ 1–2 servings · 1 lb ≈ 3–4 servings.
Lemon-Dill "Classic Chicken" Salad
Steamed chickpea tempeh, fresh squeezed lemon juice, dill, diced celery, vegennaise, etc. ½ lb ≈ 2 servings · 1 lb ≈ 4 servings.
Weekly Deli — Cold Salads

Chef-made, by the ½ lb ($7) or 1 lb ($13) · one cold + one hot featured each week.

Weekly Deli — Hot Bar
Add-Ons

Jerky

BBQ Tempeh Jerky — $10.00
Buffalo Tempeh Jerky — $9.00
Tempeh Jerky Variety 3-Pack — $24.00
Bulgogi Tempeh Jerky — $9.00

We reserve the right to include experimental and limited-edition products with your order at no charge.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED TEMPEH · CST

Want more beans for your buck?!

Think farm share — but for fresh tempeh.

A weekly Community Supported Tempeh share — fresh tempeh, deli salads and jerky

Commit to a season and get a curated box of fresh tempeh every single week — at your best price, with your spot locked in. Each weekly box includes:

  • 1 lb fresh chickpea tempeh
  • One hot deli item (1 lb)
  • One cold deli item (1 lb)
  • One 5 oz jerky or snack
  • A rotating chef's selection
  • + surprise experimental extras

À-la-carte value is about $63/week — 4-week members pay $53.75/week (~15% off), 8-week members $49.88/week (~21% off), with your spot locked in. Prefer flexibility? Grab a Tempeh Bank gift card — prepaid credit you redeem any week, online or at pickup. Never expires.

View the CST Share → Get a Tempeh Bank card → ↑ Back to the order