Commercial Shared-Use Kitchen

The LaunchSpace Community Kitchen features a regulatory-compliant shared-use commercial kitchen designed to support food processors, caterers, food trucks, and small food businesses with access to professional equipment, storage, and technical assistance. Operated by LaunchSpace, the kitchen functions both as an incubator for food entrepreneurs and as an educational and demonstration space for cooking classes, workforce training, and youth programs. Priority access is provided to kitchen members, career-readiness program participants, and community food access initiatives.

Beyond business incubation, the kitchen serves as a welcoming community gathering space, hosting cooking classes, kids’ camps, guest chef demonstrations, community dinners, and private events. Programming emphasizes sustainable, seasonal food systems, including a seed-to-product pathway connecting community gardens and small-scale agriculture to value-added food production. The adjacent gymnasium and gathering areas expand capacity for pop-up dinners, catered events, and special occasions, strengthening local food access, workforce development, and the regional food economy.

kitchen layout

Membership Pricing

Kitchen Memberships

All kitchen Basic Memberships are prepaid monthly. Any additional usage, storage overages, or services incurred during the month are billed when booked or incured.

Base Membership Rate: $50/month

Includes Food Corridor account access, scheduling privileges, equipment access, and a basic setup during bookings:

(1) 5-foot work table
(1) Speed rack
(1) Utility cart
(1) 5-foot shelf space in each of our storage areas; dry storage, walk-in refrigerator, and walk-in freezer areas.

Kitchen & Prep Space Rental Rates:

Prep Area and dish pit, mandatory for full rental time + 1 hour clean up $10/hr
Shared Kitchen Access
(requires booking specific equipment per your SOP and sharing space with other members)
$25/hr
Exclusive Full Kitchen Rental $50/hr

Additional Storage Rates:

Dry Storage Cage $45/month
Lockable Bin $10/month
Additional Tables and Speedracks $5/hr
Additional Shelf (Fridge/Freezer) $10/week
Speed Rack (Fridge/Freezer) $10/week

Custom Storage Rates Determined by Kitchen Manager

Equipment & Amenities

Cooking Equipment
  • (1) Vulcan 60″, 10-Burner Range with (2) Standard Ovens
  • (2) Blodgett Zephaire Convection Ovens, capacity (5) 18″ x 26″ pans
  • (1) Groen Tilting Skillet
  • (1) Double Pressure Steamer and Kettle
  • (1) 20 Qt. Planetary Mixer
  • Miscellaneous appliances
Sanitary ​Equipment
  • (3) Work Tables with Prep Sinks
  • (1) 1-Compartment Sink
  • (1) 3-Compartment Sink
  • (3) Hand sinks
  • Commercial Hobart Dishwashing Station
Storage Equipment
  • (8) Oven Rack, Roll-in
  • (2) Bun Sheet Pan Rack
  • (6) Prep Stations for Individual Use with Locking Storage
  • (1) Walk-in Refrigerator
  • (2) Reach-in Refrigerators
  • (1) Walk-in Freezer
  • (2) Dry Storage Rooms
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Additional Programs

Private Parties

Catered up to 50 people. Available to members.

Event Space Rental

Pair our kitchen with adjacent gathering areas for private pop-up dinners or food demos with full food prep support.

Cooking Classes

Teach new skills in a welcoming setting with classes for all ages and skill levels.

Kids Camp

Teach in our seasonal camps where youth explore cooking, gardening, and creativity.

Workforce Development

Mentor students in food service in our Creative Sector Pathway Program.

Food Access

Support regional food security with meals.

Looking for more information? Contact Brianna Drohen, Co-Founder & CEO at:

Email: brianna@launchspace-orange.com
Phone: 978-633-5131 Ext. 101

This project is made possible by: