Alaska Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens - Places to make foods to sell

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Alaska Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens - Places to make foods to sell

Alaska Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens, Shared Kitchens -
Places to make foods to sell!

A licensed kitchen is an inspected, registered commercial kitchen where foods intended for sale can be safely made, in accordance with laws and regulations. While many states allow some low-risk foods to be made at home and sold in smaller quantities, many foods intended for sale can only be made in a licensed kitchen. If you want to make and sell your home-made preserves, salsa, spaghetti sauce, refrigerated foods or whatever, you will need a licensed kitchen to prepare and can the food. many licensed kitchens open their doors at low cost to local food entrepreneurs.

There are many lists of commercial kitchen in Alaska,online, but the list below is the ONLY one with complete contact information and links to their websites, and all in one place. If you would rather have a company make and package the food product for you, see this list of copackers in Alaska

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Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens and Shared Kitchens

Note: You may find it is required by your state take the ServSafe® training classes for Manager and employees. It certainly is advisable, in any case. You can get the ServSafe® Handbook that accompanies the course here.

• City of Wasilla Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center - commercial kitchen
  1001 S. Clapp Street, Wasilla, AK 99654. Phone: 907-357-9100. Email: recreation@ci.wasilla.ak.us. The Menard Center has a spacious commercial kitchen available to rent by the hour or day, or optional rental of just a freezer or fridge. The Kitchen is equipped with commercial grade convection ovens, microwaves, refrigeration, freezer units, commercial dishwasher, ice machine, griddle, broiler, range, steam tables, deli unit, ice carts, stainless steel prep surfaces, and cold/hot food preparation tables. Menard Center welcomes caterers, organizations, event holders, individuals to rent this beautiful spacious kitchen. Rental Time Availability: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  In 2023, Kitchen Rental Fees are $40/hr, $600/day Maximum - 15 hours. Clean-up Fee per item (if cleaned by staff) $40 per item. Clean-up Fee whole Kitchen (if cleaned by staff) $300. Event overnight storage $40 per day. Utensil & Supply Rack- all access $50 per event. Refrigerator or Freezer (24 hr storage) $50. Steam Table or Cold Table or Beverage Bar $50
  Size of Kitchen: 3,500 square feet.
• Arctic Rec Center -
  4855 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503. Phone: (907) 868-3270. Are you a professional Caterer* looking for a spacious place to fulfill your next order? Or a busy mom needing more space to prep for your child's next Birthday Party? Whatever your culinary needs, our Commercial Kitchen has you covered!
• Jody’s Greatroom -
  1887 E. Fairview Loop, Wasilla, AK 99654. Phone: 907-232-8476. Jody's Greatroom is a versatile venue that can host a variety of events. It is an affordable, welcoming place to gather. Great for any kind of event--personal or corporate. Birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, family gathering, memorial service, business meeting, workshop, etc.

 

Other Resources

If you still can't find a suitable kitchen, you may need a co-packers.  Co-packers manufacture and package foods for other companies - and small food businesses - to sell.   See this list of co-packers in your area.

 

Where can I find more information about canning?

For more than 250 specific, simple recipes with step-by-step directions and photos; and general information on canning and food preservation, see this page.