Four Kitchens

Four Kitchens is a digital agency that builds publishing platforms for higher education institutions and mission-driven organisations. Its work spans Drupal development, content management systems, web development on open-source technology, AI integration, content strategy, and ongoing support. The agency describes the platforms it builds as designed to outlast multiple technology generations, and it backs them with continuous care support and maintenance.

Founded in 2006 by Todd Ross Nienkerk and three friends, the company grew out of an alt-weekly publication, That Other Paper, whose Drupal-built website attracted publishers seeking development help. The founders met while working on a student humour publication and were introduced to a key collaborator at a local open-source meetup; the agency's stated mission is to make the web a better place to teach, learn, and advocate for all.

The firm has expanded through acquisitions and mergers. A merger with Advomatic doubled its client portfolio, and the acquisition of Manatí increased the team by 50%. Four Kitchens is rooted in Austin, Texas and the University of Texas at Austin community, and maintains an international presence through its operations in Costa Rica, reflecting a distributed team culture.

Industry focus covers higher education, mission-driven and nonprofit organisations, and publishing and media. Technical staff work across Drupal development, open-source content management systems, AI integration, content strategy, and continuous care support.