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Our licensed kitchens, “The Maker Kitchen, Powered by Lake Trust” and Wash-Pack Kitchen, are versatile commercial kitchens that can accommodate a wide variety of interests and needs. Rental of The Maker Kitchen and Wash-Pack Kitchen provides many services and benefits, including:

  • Opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs to develop value-added food businesses and build client bases
  • Commercial facilities and materials to prepare meals or products for sale, or before special events
  • Several free workshops for entrepreneurs relating to business development, food safety, and financial management.

See the wonderful makers who use our kitchens!

For pricing, take a look at our RATE SHEET.

Our Maker Kitchen equipment includes:

  • Four 8 foot x 3 foot stainless steel worktables
  • Vulcan 12-burner stove with two commercial ovens
  • Duke convection oven
  • Variety of appliances, small wares, and kitchen essentials
  • Multiple sinks for hand washing, food preparation, and dishwashing
  • Dry and cold storage for an additional cost

The Wash-Pack Kitchen is a second smaller food handling area that does not include heat (e.g. stoves or ovens), but is often used by farmers and food truck owners as a commissary for preparing and packaging food products for sale. Our Wash-Pack Kitchen equipment includes:

  • Two 8 foot by 3 foot stainless steel work tables
  • Variety of appliances, small wares, and kitchen essentials
  • Sinks for hand washing, food prep, and dish washing

Wash Pack 2

Interested in renting the kitchens? Check out the kitchen rental procedure.

Click here to see our rental agreement.

For any questions contact Matt Jones at kitchens@allenneighborhoodcenter.org or call 517-999-3921. Click here to see our RATE SHEET