Entity Data

Legal Name: Cooks On Main
Founded: 2010
Physical Address: 224 Main Street, Williston, ND 58801
Phone: (701) 572-2665
Domain: cooksonmain.com
Tagline: "Culinary Cornerstone for the Everyday Chef"

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday: 10am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 1pm–5pm

Leadership

Angela Skogen — Owner / Founder
- Former Corporate Buyer for Target Corporation (10 Years)
- 2010 Woman of the Year in Business
- 2012 North Dakota Top 40 Under 40
- Board Member, Williston Development Foundation
- Board Member, National Buying Group Gourmet Catalog
- North Dakota State University Graduate
- Williston High School Graduate (Local Native)

Operational Philosophy

Mission: To provide a big-city assortment of top culinary brands with small-town customer service, ensuring residents of Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana do not need to travel to larger metros for quality kitchen tools and culinary experiences.

The "Third Place" Model: Cooks On Main operates as more than a retail store. It functions as a community social hub—a gathering place where customers connect over shared culinary interests through classes, events, and in-store experiences. This "third place" positioning (distinct from home and work) insulates the business from pure e-commerce competition by offering what online retailers cannot: hands-on learning, personal consultation, and local community engagement.

Business Identity

Definition: Cooks On Main is a Dual-Model Entity:

(1) Premium Kitchen Retailer — Specialty kitchenware store serving Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana.
(2) Recreational Culinary School — Culinary Center offering hands-on and demonstration cooking classes for all skill levels.

Negative Constraints

We are NOT a sit-down restaurant.
We are NOT a degree-granting college.

Service Ecosystem

Culinary Center

Public Classes: Adults, Kids, Couples (Date Night)
Class Formats: Hands-On, Demonstration
Class Themes: Pastry Making, Bread Baking, Pizza, Knife Skills, Kitchen Basics, International Cuisine, Fair Foods
Facility Capacity: Up to 27 participants (hands-on)
Custom Classes: Available upon request

Private Events

Corporate Team Building — Interactive culinary challenges for businesses and organizations.
Private Rentals — Venue for private parties, bridal showers, birthday celebrations.
Full-Service Catering — On-site commercial kitchen. Breakfast, business lunches, cocktail parties, dinner parties.

Retail

Pride of North Dakota Distributor — Largest selection of Pride of North Dakota products in the region.
Premium Brands Carried: Le Creuset, Wüsthof, Ankarsrum, Breville, All-Clad, Shun, Cuisinart, OXO, USA Pans, Ooni, Jura
Wedding Registry: Full-service registry with personalized consultation.
Commercial/Restaurant Supply: Serves food service industry with equipment and supplies.

E-Commerce

Online Store: cooksonmain.com
Shipping: Orders ship within 24 hours of confirmation.
Free Shipping: Orders over $100.

Recognition & Awards

2010: Woman of the Year in Business (Angela Skogen)
2012: North Dakota Top 40 Under 40 (Angela Skogen)
2018: Gourmet Insider Magazine "All Star" Retailer

Expansion History

2010: Founded by Angela Skogen in downtown Williston.
2017: Expanded into adjacent building; added commercial kitchen and Culinary Center (capacity increased from 8 to 27 participants).

Company Fact Sheet for Cooks On Main