Description

Our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen is available for hourly rental. It features two convection ovens, three conventional ovens, ten gas burners, a flat top, a warmer, an ice machine, a dishwasher, reach-in refrigerators, and walk-in coolers. The kitchen is rented exclusively to one user at a time, ensuring no shared space. We also offer additional dry and cold storage for rent. [Kitchen Information Pack]

Pricing

The rental rate is $25 per hour, with a minimum booking of two hours. Storage rates are $50 for dry storage, $50 for the walk-in freezer, and $50 for the walk-in cooler. [Background Check]

Features

🔹24/7 Access 🔹 Food Truck Friendly 🔹 Event Space 🔹 Temperature Controlled 🔹 Parking

Additional Services

🔹 Dry Storage 🔹 Cold Storage 🔹 Freezer Storage

Equipment

🔹 Prep Tables 🔹 Commercial Oven 🔹 Range 🔹 Convection Oven 🔹 Rack Oven 🔹 Members must provide own equipment

Accepted Business Stages

🔹 New (1st year) 🔹 Existing (3-5 years) 🔹 Part-time 🔹 Other 🔹 Pre-venture (idea phase, limited sales)

Accepted Business Types

🔹 Baker 🔹 Beverage 🔹 Body Care 🔹 Caterer 🔹 Chef 🔹 Packaged Goods (CPG) 🔹 Delivery-only 🔹 Farmer 🔹 Food Truck / Mobile Vendor 🔹 Gluten-free 🔹 Instructor / Educator 🔹 Meal Prep 🔹 Pet Food 🔹 Restaurateur 🔹 Vegan

Lease Types Provided

🔹 One Time Use 🔹 Pay As You Go 🔹 Month to Month 🔹 Annual

FAQ

  • Please contact staff at the Community Center for more information. Email astevens@DonBosco.org or complete a contact form on this page.

  • It can vary depending on the needs of each client’s business, as well as the number of customers who are using a space or scheduled to use one. Typically, the time can range from a few weeks to several months.

  • Costs will vary depending on the type and scope of business. The following is a list of common registrations, licenses, certifications, and insurance you need to use the commercial kitchen. Some businesses will require additional items based on food products.

    1. Register your business with the Missouri Secretary of State. 

      • Entities registered in another state will need to register as a “foreign” entity in Missouri. 

      • UMKC Legal Services Clinic can help with this process. 

    2. Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number.

    3. Register for a State of Missouri Retail Sales Tax License (includes state of MO tax ID number).  

    4. Visit Kansas City, MO Business License Registration for information about opening a restaurant or food business in Kansas City. KCBizCare can help with this process. 

    5. A ServSafe Manager’s Certification in food safety and sanitation is required. There are several options to get certified: 

    6. General Liability Insurance: MCPL has a guide for GL insurance specifics that we ask for, I can give you that guide to share with your agent when you get to this point.  

    7. Food products that are shelf stable or products intended for wholesale may be required to meet additional regulatory requirements. 

      • Most food products will need to register with the FDA.

      • Many animal-based products will need to register with the USDA.

      • Some food products will require testing by a Process Authority.

  • There are more than 200 KC area organizations that are dedicated to helping small businesses. Some great places to get started are: 

    KC SourceLink
    Resources to start and grow small businesses. 

    SCORE
    Offers classes and business mentors

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