Commercial kitchen rates

[sote23]

Hi,

I just went and looked at a commercial kitchen and the rates seemed high to me. I was wondering what others paid for use of a commercial kitchen, or any thoughts on the subject. I know it will depend on the location.

they wanted $485 per month which gives you 8 hours a week. If you need more time it's $14.60 an hour up to 11 hours, 12-24 hours brings it down to $13 an hour.

[etalanian]

The costs vary by locale. $14.50 per hour doesn't seem like a lot to me. Does that include utilities? Do they give you a locked area to store your equipment and ingredients?

Eileen

[ChristopherMichael]

The average in SoCal are usually anywhere from $20-25 an hour or at least that is what I found.

[Mary F]

$15.00/hour is an average rate in Seattle. Although the kitchen I use recently changed to a daily fee of $60.00 (with hours being when the kitchen is available, so I usually can get in 6-8 hours). This does not include storage in either fridge/freezer/ or shelf space..there is an additional monthly fee for that.

[Desiderio]

I found only one for now and is 25 per hour , someone told me in Denver can be up to 45 an hour , now thats a lot.

14 an hour is a price I would go with it , I wish I could fine it here.

[sote23]

The costs vary by locale. $14.50 per hour doesn't seem like a lot to me. Does that include utilities? Do they give you a locked area to store your equipment and ingredients?

Eileen

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they do give a space in the refrigerator and freezer, but there are 6 other bussiness's using it already, so there were lots of stuff in both, and i'm worred about the chocolate picking up all those other flavors. they don't give you a locked area.

I would be fine with a straight $14.50 an hour, but they are already getting $485 and there is no way 8 hours a week is enough.

[ChristopherMichael]

The costs vary by locale. $14.50 per hour doesn't seem like a lot to me. Does that include utilities? Do they give you a locked area to store your equipment and ingredients?

Eileen

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they do give a space in the refrigerator and freezer, but there are 6 other bussiness's using it already, so there were lots of stuff in both, and i'm worred about the chocolate picking up all those other flavors. they don't give you a locked area.

I would be fine with a straight $14.50 an hour, but they are already getting $485 and there is no way 8 hours a week is enough.

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What area is the kitchen in?

[sote23]

The costs vary by locale. $14.50 per hour doesn't seem like a lot to me. Does that include utilities? Do they give you a locked area to store your equipment and ingredients?

Eileen

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they do give a space in the refrigerator and freezer, but there are 6 other bussiness's using it already, so there were lots of stuff in both, and i'm worred about the chocolate picking up all those other flavors. they don't give you a locked area.

I would be fine with a straight $14.50 an hour, but they are already getting $485 and there is no way 8 hours a week is enough.

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What area is the kitchen in?

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in santa cruz

[alligande]

I pay $60.00 a day in Rhode Island, but it is not a formal arrangement I am suppost to get the kitchen from 12.00 onwards but in reality I come in when ever I want.

[mrose]

I would go & speak to the churches in the area. You might be able to come to an arrangement with them. You have to work around their needs & emergencies (maybe work through the night at times). You might have to talk to quite a few before you find one. I have this type of arrangement & the price is more than reasonable. It lets me work on getting a business going on a very moderate budget.

Mark

[Desiderio]

I think you got quite lucky , because churches around here dont have "licensed"Commercial kitchen.Some of them might have a commercial grade but not licensed.

Edited February 22, 2007 by Desiderio (log)

[sote23]

I would go & speak to the churches in the area. You might be able to come to an arrangement with them. You have to work around their needs & emergencies (maybe work through the night at times). You might have to talk to quite a few before you find one. I have this type of arrangement & the price is more than reasonable. It lets me work on getting a business going on a very moderate budget.

Mark

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hi mark,

that is the kind of thing I'm looking for. a loose agreement where you can come and go as you please. the kitchen i looked at yesterday is not like that, they have 6 other businnesses sharing the kitchen, and I would be the 7th.

I'm european so i'm used to staying up very late. i actually prefer working late.

luis

[shaloop]

I'm preparing to start using a commercial kitchen March 1st. The gentleman makes tamales and only uses it a few days per week. I met him by chance (regarding another matter) and during conversation this idea came up. I will have two full days (Mon and Tues) that it's mine to use. If I need additional time during the week I can use it during evenings/nights or on Sunday. I will pay $300/month plus 1/3 of utilities. (Only electricity which is usually about $100/month total) I will have my own refrigerator (which I purchased) and my own storage and hopefully I can fit in the used half-size convection oven I just bought. Hopefully all will work out.

[ChristopherMichael]

I will have two full days (Mon and Tues) that it's mine to use.  If I need additional time during the week I can use it during evenings/nights or on Sunday.  I will pay $300/month plus 1/3 of utilities.  (Only electricity which is usually about $100/month total)

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That's a great deal. I wish I can find a deal like that here.

[shaloop]

That's a great deal. I wish I can find a deal like that here.

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The only problem is that in this area my products won't command the prices that they would there. I'd guess that it probably evens out.

[ChristopherMichael]

That's a great deal. I wish I can find a deal like that here.

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The only problem is that in this area my products won't command the prices that they would there. I'd guess that it probably evens out.

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I guess you're correct. What are you going to charge for each piece? The average here is about $2 per truffle/bon bon.

Edited February 23, 2007 by ChristopherMichael (log)

[dantodd]

sounds like a pretty good deal. I am looking on the other side of the Peninsula and Mr. C's in Campbell is charging $350/mo with only 10 hours per month plus $15/hr.

I'm going to be looking at alternatives but that is my backup.

[sote23]

sounds like a pretty good deal. I am looking on the other side of the Peninsula and Mr. C's in Campbell is charging $350/mo with only 10 hours  per month plus $15/hr.

I'm going to be looking at alternatives but that is my backup.

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wow, compared to that. i guess it's not that bad.

[Desiderio]

Yes , Luis I think you cant complain about those prices

[alanamoana]

sounds like a pretty good deal. I am looking on the other side of the Peninsula and Mr. C's in Campbell is charging $350/mo with only 10 hours  per month plus $15/hr.

I'm going to be looking at alternatives but that is my backup.

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their santa clara facility is $285/month with 10 hours and then $18/hr.

they must make a killing, because ten hours is one day's worth of work in my book...

[shaloop]

I guess you're correct. What are you going to charge for each piece? The average here is about $2 per truffle/bon bon.

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Actually, I'm not doing chocolates. I'm doing Cakes. Mainly cheesecakes to supply to local businesses (coffee shops, small restaurants, etc.)