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

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

California 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. If you would rather have a company make and package the food product for you, see this list of copackers in California

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Commercial Kitchens, Community Kitchens, Licensed Kitchens and Shared Kitchens

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• 24 Hour Kitchens - Commercial kitchen, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Hot packing, Cold packing, Seafoods, Pickles, relishes, Business services, We specialize in small and start-ups
  8525 Madison Ave #127, Fair Oaks, CA 95630. Phone: (279) 789-0945. Email: Manager@24hourkitchens.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . We will specialize in renting out kitchen and prep stations to chefs, caterers, entrepreneurs, cooking classes, meal prep chefs, food trucks and bakers and more. The kitchens can also be available for food photoshoots, meal prep, canning/bottling and specialty food producers. All kitchen spaces will be available to rent on an hourly basis with discounts for steady users. The more time you book, the less cost per hour. We have one ghost kitchen space for the right client at monthly rates at each location. Click here for our Facebook page. Located in Sacramento County. (ADDED: May 09, 2023)
• Chefs Center of California -
  45 N. San Gabriel Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107. Phone: 626-744-9995. Fax 626.744.9800. Email: info@ChefsCenter.org. Chefs Center provides professional culinary business development services for entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a food-based business. Chefs Center is a program of the Hub for Urban Initiatives.
• Chef's Kitchens -
  1716 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Phone: (310) 837-8900. Email: info@chefskitchens.com. Our five private Commercial Kitchens are located on Robertson Boulevard in West Los Angeles in one large building. This is our only facility. While our kitchens were designed to serve as a culinary incubator for artisanal foods, they have been used in a variety of ways. We offer chefs, cooks, caterers, restaurateurs, photographers and production crews the opportunity to have part-time commercial kitchen use. We never close, our kitchens are available 24/7/365. Our kitchens have been used by Farmer's Market product vendors, personal chefs, event and corporate caterers, chefs doing recipe testing for their new restaurants and for cooking classes.
• Crafted Kitchen -
  672 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021. Phone: (213) 477-1127. Email: info@craftedkitchenla.com.
• DTLA Kitchens - Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Hot packing, Cold packing, Seafoods, Pickles, relishes, Kosher, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, We can file forms and paperwork, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services
  3212 E OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90023. Phone: (323) 679-4973. Email: yuri@dtlakitchens.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Fully Equipped commercial kitchens available by the hour, day or monthly. Private and semi private kitchens to be shared. Baking, cooking, or cold prep kitchens available. Ice cream kitchen as well. Located in Los Angeles County. (ADDED: August 31, 2021)
• enFuso Commercial Facility -
  4458 Cerritos Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Email: support@enfuso.com. County-certified as a baking-only commercial kitchen.
• Fishburn Kitchens -
  1539 Fishburn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90063. Phone: (213) 537-4474. Email: aaron.aftergood@gmail.com. We are a shared commercial kitchen facility just East of downtown LA. We have 17 wholesale, single-tenant units that have their own separate, sinks, hoods, utilities, etc., and can be leased long term. They can be certified kosher, gluten free, etc. We provide ample parking for food trucks, vans, trailers, etc.
• Fulton Kitchens -
  7333 Fulton Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605. Phone: (617) 233-1965. Fulton Kitchens, LLC offers health department and wholesale approved, private, commercial kitchens for rent on an annual basis. We have 20 kitchen units that include hoods, wash, prep and 3-comp sinks, grease interceptor, heavy power and floor sinks as well as walk-in cooler/freezer access, office space and more. Perfect for Caterers, meal-prep companies, virtual restaurants and food entrepreneurs. They also have walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Kitchen United -
  55 South Madison Ave, Pasadena, CA.
• Kitchens By The Hour -
  Haywood, CA. Phone: 408-673-8227. FROM FOOD TRUCKS TO PIZZA CARTS; BOBA MILK TEA TO HEMP-BASED PRODUCTION, FROM INCUBATOR TO MIDSIZE OPERATIONS, OUR MODULAR 8,800 SQ-FT, 0.25 ACRES FACILITY ANSWERS THEM ALL. 6 work stations. Each equipped with a 6 burner commercial range and oven, prep refrigerator and prep sink. We have a large open space which can be configured in any manner necessary, from assembly line to dinner party. Additional equipment for nominal use fees are a blast chiller, 80 qt. Hobart mixer, 4 20 qt Hobart mixers, ice cream maker, deli slicer, 2 wok burners each 160,000btu, deep fryer, 2 Combitherm ovens, 20 gal tilt brazier and Ice machine. We also have a walk in refrigerator and freezer.
• LGIKitchen -
  3519 West Commonwealth Ave Suite L, Fullerton, CA. Phone: (714) 773-1977. Our kitchens are fully stocked and equipped. We are accredited and inspected by county, state, and federal agencies. The dedicated and friendly staff at LGI keeps an immaculate and safe environment. We strive to provide a positive and productive experience. We are like a family here. The environment is buzzing with energy where people of different culinary cultures intermingle, interact, grow and prosper.
• My Green Network - Copacker, Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Product development services, Packaging, Distributor, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Hot packing, Cold packing, Glass, Plastic, Metal, Paper, Scale-up recipes, Scale-up recipes, We can file forms and paperwork, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, Private labeling, Business services, Other We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services, Paid Consulting services
  3200 S. Susan St, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Phone: (323) 488-3314. Email: contact@mygreennetwork.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . We are Southern California's Premier Cannabis Cloud Kitchens. We apply for cannabis manufacturing licenses for our members on both city and state and acquire their licenses. Members can manufacture their products lawfully in our spaces and sell on the licensed recreational market (THC and CBD). We have some specialized equipment that permits mid-production output (~12,000 pieces/hour). This is not limited to food products. Members can also produce: Vape Cartridges, Flower, Pre-rolls, Infused Pre-rolls, Beauty products (Balms, salves, etc.) Tinctures, soft-gel capsules, and more. Members can also bring their own equipment. Click here for our Facebook page. Located in Orange County. (ADDED: April 23, 2022)
• Nevada County Commercial Kitchen -
  Apparently the county has a kitchen they rent out. See their webpage. Contact: env.health@nevadacountyca.gov.  Phone: 530-265-1218. Envi: (530) 265-1222. When the Kitchen is rented along with the Auditorium, rental of the Dining Hall is required as it serves as a pass through between the two areas. Modern Appliances / Features, 4 Burner Gas Stove With Large Flat Grilling Area, Carts Available of Moving Food, Commercial Dishwasher, Commercial Refrigerator and Freezer, Plenty of Counter, Space for Prep, Three Sinks, Two Ovens, There are pass through doors to the Dining Hall. This Kitchen has easy access to parking and is used for catering large banquets or minimal use such as coffee service.
• Proculinary Kitchens - Copacker, Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Product development services, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Bakery, Low acid canning, Hot packing, Glass, Plastic, We can file forms and paperwork, We specialize in small and start-ups, Paid Consulting services
  373 N Fresno St, Clovis, CA 93701. Phone: (559) 213-4698. Email: geospice@gmail.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: . Pro-culinary.com 559-475-0855 Located in Fresnos County. (ADDED: May 13, 2021)
• Sae Kitchen - Copacker, Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Product development services, QA/QC Product testing services, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Glass, Plastic, Paper, We can file forms and paperwork, We can source (find) ingredients, We can source (find) packaging, Private labeling, Business services, We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services, Paid Consulting services
  980 Los Vallecitos, San Marcos, CA 92069. Phone: (619) 851-2904. Email: Info @saekitchen.co.. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. 14 years in business, two locations. 10 kitchens. We're here to help you grow your business. Many success stories to share. Call Nina at 619-851-2904 Located in San Diego County. (ADDED: December 11, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
• Sizzle's Kitchen - Commercial kitchen, Refrigerated storage, Dry shelf storage, We specialize in small and start-ups
  1440 Placer Street, Redding, CA 96001. Phone: (530) 255-8744. Email: sizzleskitchen@gmail.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Sizzle's Kitchen provides certified kitchens for Northern California businesses and organizations who need to produce food for commercial events or food products for sale to the public. It is perfect for caterers, food truck vendors, meal plan cooks, bakers, and other specialty food producers. Our event space is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, cooking classes, Ladies-night-out dinner parties, wine tasting, family reunions, business meetings, or your special event. Kitchens may be rented by the hour, day, week, month, or on a contract basis. In addition we offer dry food storage and cold food storage for a small monthly fee. Both Kitchen #1 and Kitchen #2 are connected to the event space making them perfect for a variety of events. These kitchens may be rented individually, or as part of the event space allowing you to cater your own event. Click here for our Facebook page. Our facility is the right place for caterers, bakers, culinary professionals, and others who want space to practice the art of creating food. Located in Shasta County. (ADDED: March 23, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
• Spork Kitchens -
  1758 Industrial Way #106/107, Napa, CA 94558. Phone: 707-210-7624. Email: info@sporkkitchens.com. Spork Kitchens is a commercial rental kitchen located in Napa California. We have over 2,000 square feet of kitchen, prep, and storage space. We work with food producers who require licensed and inspected commissary kitchen space. Spork is a communal kitchen with four work spaces and shared common equipment. Kitchen work space can be reserved by the hour and storage space is available for monthly rental. Spork Kitchens is a space and community where Napa Valley 'foodpreneurs' can come together and create unique Napa Valley food products and experiences. Call today to schedule a kitchen tour.
• The BLVD Kitchen -
  13545 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Phone: (844) 454-2583. Email: theblvdkitchen@gmail.com. . Kitchen rental by the hour, day, week, or longer.
• The Kitchen Terminal -
  2617 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Phone: 424.297.0409. Fax: 213.402.8080. Email: info@thekitchenterminal.com. TKT is a premiere commercial kitchen rental facility that provides first class, efficient, and professional commercial kitchens and food prep space to small business owners, caterers & food truck companies. At TKT we are committed to providing a platform for your business to create a solid foundation, which includes small business services, marketing and educational events and seminars. Our 4,000 sq ft warehouse facility is comprised of 5 commercial kitchens, 1 bake kitchen, and 4 cold prep tables. We also provide storage facilities on a fee rental basis for dry storage, cold storage, & freezer storage as well. TKT is available to our clients 24 hours a day.
• The Kitchen Terminal Camarillo - Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Pickles, relishes, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, Other We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services
  115 Dawson Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012. Phone: (805) 269-6333. Email: camarillo@thekitchenterminal.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: Click here for a map and directions.  We have a fully permitted 23 spot Food Truck commissary. Click here for our Facebook page. Located in Ventura County. (ADDED: June 28, 2022)
• The Kitchen Terminal SLO - Commercial kitchen, Incubator, Recipe development, Business development consulting services, Refrigerated storage, Freezer storage, Dry shelf storage, Bakery, Pickles, relishes, CERTIFIED ORGANIC, We can file forms and paperwork, Business services, Other We specialize in small and start-ups, Free Consulting services
  4750 Allene Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Phone: (805) 549-0500. Email: slo@thekitchenterminal.com. Open: See their website for for hours and availability. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We have a 20 parking Food Truck Commissary with wash out stations and Grey water dumping. Click here for our Facebook page. Located in San Luis Obispo County. (ADDED: June 28, 2022)

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.