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Butter, eggs, flour, a tomato and vanilla beans on a white counter

A commercial kitchen for growing food businesses in Chico

Rent kitchen time, ovens and storage by the hour or by the month. Built for bakers, caterers, packaged-food makers and food carts.

Everything you need to produce at scale

Two double-rack ovens
Two 60-quart and one 20-quart Hobart mixers in a dedicated mixing room
Two six-burner stoves under a hood
10-gallon steam kettle
Prep rooms with stainless work tables
Walk-in freezer and walk-in refrigerator
Climate-controlled storage room
Dry storage with large roll-up doors

Who rents at Chico's Cooking Place

Bakers: Outgrowing your home kitchen? Book oven and mixer time when you need it.

Caterers: Prep, cook and store for events in a fully equipped kitchen.

Packaged-food makers: Produce sauces, snacks, jams and more in a state-registered facility.

Food carts and vendors: Prep space, water, dishwashing and cold storage. Ask us about commissary service.

Why rent from us

Save money. No build-out, no equipment loan and no long lease.

One simple bill. Kitchen time, equipment, utilities, repairs and cleaning supplies in one monthly charge.

Industrial equipment, without buying or maintaining it.

Start in about two weeks, month to month.

Getting started is simple

Step 1: Tour the kitchen.

Step 2: Apply online and upload your documents.

Step 3: Orientation with Terri: sign your agreement in person, set up automatic card payments and learn the equipment.

Step 4: Book your time and start cooking.

Simple, published pricing

Kitchen time from $27 an hour

Monthly plans from $440 for 20 hours

Oven and hot-line time: $15 an hour add-on

Storage from $25 a shelf per month

Plans are prepaid monthly by automatic payment.

Not sure what permits you need?

Our Resource Center explains cottage food limits, when you need a commercial kitchen, and the permits for packaged foods, catering and food carts, with links to every official agency and form.

Come see the kitchen

Tours are free. Call (530) 624-1970 or request a tour online.

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