Commercial Kitchen
Fully equipped, affordable licensed kitchen space

Rent our commercial kitchen
Ventures has partnered with Seattle Commissary Kitchen to offer Ventures graduates affordable kitchen space. Business owners are able to form a contract directly with the Seattle Commissary Kitchen and choose their plan accordingly.
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes limited shared storage space. Flexible scheduling is available, making this a great option for small businesses that are just starting out. Ventures graduates are able to use the kitchen for one year through our partnership. Although business owners will be required to form their own contract with the kitchen after one year, all Ventures graduates will still have access to free business coaching and access to our capital program for financial support.
Ventures’ Commercial Kitchen space is:
- Available 7 days per week, 24 hours a day
- Hourly rates vary depending on the time of day, but will not exceed $13 per hour
- Located at 4634 E Marginal Way S in Seattle
Take your business to the next level
- Formalize your business and begin preparing foods in a licensed commercial kitchen space
- Practice using professional, shared prep spaces
- Receive customized coaching to help you launch or grow your food business
- Meet King County Department of Public Health requirements
Participation Requirements
- Attended an Orientation (Haven’t done it yet? Learn how to get started)
- Graduated from the Business Basics Course
- Met with Christian Morales, Ventures Food Business Specialist
- Ready to make sales
You have:
- A Washington State business license (Get one for~$20)
- A City of Seattle business license (Get one for ~$110 per year)
- A valid Washington State Food Worker card (Get one for ~$10)
- A King County Food Business Permit (Get one here)
- A WSDA Food Processor license (Get one – Product Food Businesses only)
- Business Liability Insurance with Ventures listed as additional insured for a minimum limit of $1 million
Cost
- Orientation: Free
- Membership fee: One-time Seattle Commissary Kitchen fee is $100, paid directly to the kitchen
- Kitchen rental: Rates vary based on the time of day, but will not exceed $13 per hour
- Deposit: Waived for Ventures graduates
- Monthly minimum: None
- Storage: Clients receive free limited storage (one 12-gallon bin of dry storage and communal fridge / freezer storage). Additional storage is available at regular cost.
Apply
- Email bchiffelle(at)venturesnonprofit.org for how to enroll