Shared Kitchen Locator

Find Commercial Kitchens for Rent in Your City

Discover verified shared-use, ghost, and commissary kitchens Flexible pricing, and professional amenities

What is the Shared Commercial Kitchens Locator?

The Shared Commercial Kitchens Locator is the premier platform connecting culinary entrepreneurs with commercial kitchen rental opportunities across the country. Whether you're a chef launching a catering business, a baker starting a specialty bakery, or a food truck owner seeking commissary kitchen space, we help you find the perfect shared-use commercial kitchen to legally operate and grow your food business.

Our curated network of FDA-approved commissary kitchens and licensed commercial kitchen spaces ensures you can focus on what you do best – creating amazing food – while we handle finding you the right culinary workspace.

Find Commercial Kitchen Rentals

Connect with commissary kitchen spaces and shared commercial kitchens available for hourly, daily, or monthly rental. Perfect for chefs, caterers, bakers, food trucks, and food entrepreneurs seeking licensed kitchen space.

Licensed & Health Code Compliant

All kitchens meet commercial kitchen health codes and licensing requirements, helping you stay compliant with local regulations and avoid costly shutdowns or fines.

Professional Kitchen Equipment & Storage

Access commercial-grade kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers, freezers, dry storage, and cleaning supplies without the massive upfront investment of building your own facility.

Understanding Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens

What is a Commissary Kitchen?

A commissary kitchen (also called a shared-use commercial kitchen) is a professionally licensed facility where multiple food businesses can prepare, cook, and package their products. These commercial kitchen rentals provide all the equipment, storage, and workspace needed to operate a food business legally.

Unlike home kitchens, commissary kitchens meet strict health department regulations and FDA guidelines, allowing you to sell your products to the public, supply restaurants, or operate a food truck business.

Who Uses Commercial Kitchen Space?

🍰 Bakeries and pastry chefs creating specialty desserts

🚚 Food truck operators preparing mobile menu items

🍽️ Caterers handling events and corporate dining

🏪 Specialty food producers making sauces, snacks, and packaged goods

👨‍🍳 Personal chefs preparing meal prep services

🥘 Ghost kitchen operators running delivery-only restaurants

Commercial Kitchen Rental vs. Building Your Own

Building Your Own Kitchen

❌ $150,000+ initial investment

❌ 6-12 months construction time

❌ Permits, inspections, licensing

❌ Equipment maintenance costs

❌ Utilities, insurance, taxes

Renting Kitchen Space

✅ Start cooking immediately

✅ Pay only for time used

✅ Professional equipment included

✅ Maintenance handled by facility

✅ Compliance assistance provided

Why Choose Shared-Use Kitchens?

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Lower Costs

No equipment purchases, maintenance, or utility bills to worry about.

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Community

Network with fellow food entrepreneurs and share knowledge.

Fast Start

Start cooking immediately without lengthy setup processes.

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Scale Easily

Grow your business with flexible space and incubator programs.

Stay Compliant

Professionally managed kitchens ensure health code compliance.

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Pro Equipment

Access commercial-grade equipment maintained by professionals.

Commercial Kitchen Solutions for Every Food Business

Catering Companies

Find commercial kitchen space for catering with large-capacity equipment, ample prep areas, and storage for serving materials. Perfect for wedding caterers, corporate dining, and special event food service.

Food Truck Operators

Access commissary kitchen space for food trucks with the prep space and storage needed for mobile food operations. Meet health department requirements for food truck licensing.

Bakeries & Pastry Shops

Find commercial baking kitchen rentals with professional ovens, mixers, and temperature-controlled storage for artisan breads, cakes, and specialty pastries.

Specialty Food Producers

Rent commercial kitchen space for manufacturing sauces, snacks, beverages, and packaged goods. Access co-packing services and FDA-compliant production facilities.

Ghost Kitchens

Launch delivery-only restaurants and virtual brands with flexible commercial kitchen rentals designed for high-volume order fulfillment and multi-brand operations.

Personal Chefs & Meal Prep

Book commercial kitchen space by the hour for meal preparation services, personal chef operations, and subscription meal businesses.

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