Description

Our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen is fully equipped with two convection ovens, three conventional ovens, ten gas burners, a flat top, fryer, warmer, ice machine, dishwasher, reach-in refrigerator and freezer, as well as a walk-in cooler and freezer. The kitchen is rented exclusively to one user at a time, ensuring no shared space during individual rental time. Additional dry and cold storage is also available for rent.

*** Kitchen is currently occupied until late summer 2027. Please fill out the form below if interested in leasing/renting the kitchen starting in the fall (2027). ***

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

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

FAQ

  • Please contact staff at the Community Center for more information. Email jnigro@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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