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Licensed Professional Kitchen for Rent. Department of Health Compliant!
Commissary Kitchen in Erie, PA
Erie's new commissary kitchen is officially open! Whether you're a caterer, baker, food truck operator, or aspiring food entrepreneur, Harvest912 offers access to a commerical kitchen designed tohelp you prepare, produce, and grow your food business.
A Commercial Kitchen for Erie's Food Entrepreneurs
Big ideas deserve a proper kitchen.
Starting or growing a good business takes more than a great recipe. Finding an appropriate commercial kitchen to prepare, process, and package your products can be one of the biggest challenges for local food entrepreneurs.
That's where Harvest912 comes in!
Our commissary kitchen provides culinary entrepreneurs throughout the Erie area with access to a dedicated commercial food preparation space without the investment and overhead of owning and maintaining their own facility.
Whether you're preparing for your next catering event, producing products for retail, or looking for a reliable home base for your food truck, we're here to help you take the next step.
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Who can use the commissionary kitchen?
Our commissary kitchen is available to culinary entrepreneurs and established food businesses looking for a commercial space to bring their products to life. If your business revolves around creating, preparing, or producing food, we'd love to hear what you're working on!
Caterers
Prepare meals, organize production, and get ready for your next big event.
Bakers &
Pastry Chefs
Create baked goods and speciality treats in a commercial kitchen environment.
Food Truck Operators
Access a dedicated space for food preparation and other approved commissary needs.
Food Entrepreneurs & Startups
Take your culinary idea beyond your home kitchen and begin building your food business.
Established Food Businesses
Find additional production space to support growing demand and business operations.
Sauces & Specialty Food Producers
Prepare, process, and package products for retail and wholesale opportunities.
Rental Opportunities
Every food business operates a little differently. That's why we offer flexible rental opportunities to accommodate a cariety of culinary businesses and production needs. Whether you need a kitchen for a few hours or are looking for a more consistent space for ongoing production, we can help you explore an arrangement that works for your business.
Hourly Kitchen Rentals
Need a commercial kitchen for a specific project, production day, or catering order? Hourly rentals offer flexibility without committing to a long-term lease.
RATES:
- Hourly/One-time facility rental: $25 per hour (1 hour cleaning mandatory)
- Daily (8 hour)/One-time facility rental: $160 (includes cleaning time)
*For one-time rentals, a $25 cleaning fee will be assessed if the kitchen is not cleaned to spec.
Monthly Kitchen Rentals
- Monthly level I: 15 hours per month: $375
- Monthly level II: 30 hours per month: $600
- Monthly level III: 60 hours per month: $1100 kitchen only. $1400 kitchen + office
Additional Rental Opportunities
- Refrigeration: # of shelves @ $10 per shelf/mth
- Freezer Storage: # of shelves @ $10 per shelf/mth
- Dry storage: # of rolling carts
Kitchen Amenities & Location
With commercial kitchen equipment, designated storage areas, and shared cleaning facilities, our commissary kitch is designed to support food preparation and production in a professional setting.
- Commercial kitchen equipment and workspaces
- Designated storage areas for ingredients, utensils, and small equipment
- Commercial triple-sink dishwashing station
- Shared cleaning supplies and sanitation facilities
- Flexible rental arrangements
- Convenient Erie location ​
The Harvest912 Difference
At Harvest912, our mission has always been about serving our neighbors with dignity and respect. While our commissary kitchen provides a valuable resource for local food businesses, it also serves a greater purpose.
As a nonprofit organization, Harvest912 uses the proceeds generated through its kitchen rental program to support its outreach initiatives, including providing essential supplies, food, and healthcare services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
That means when you rent our kitchen, you're not just investing in your own business, You're helping support a stronger, more compassionate Erie community!
Harvest912 is a 501(C)(3) non-profit so 100% of your rental fees are tax deductible!! Reach out for more details!
Ready to Make the Kitchen Yours?
Getting started is simple: before reserving time in our commissary kitchen, all prospective renters must complete an application and meet our team to tour the facility and review kitchen policies.
1. GET IN TOUCH: Contact Harvest912 to tell us about your business, what you're making, and how you plan to use the kitchen.
2. COMPLETE AN APPLICATION & SCHEDULE A TOUR: All prospective tenants must complete an application, tour the kitchen, and review the facility's use policies with Harvest912.
3. GET APPROVED: Once your application has been accepted, you'll receive instructions for accessing the building and reserving kitchen time.
4. RESERVE YOUR TIME: Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. All reservations require confirmation from Harvest912 before they are considered complete.
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