Your Personal Commissary Kitchen
Because of the enormous amount of time as well as huge expense involved in building a commercial kitchen, it has become almost untenable for a small food business to get off the ground. LaCucina is the perfect solution!
About Us
The Lake Area’s first full time commissary kitchen since 2016. We provide kitchen prep space for rent to all food entrepreneurs including caterers, food truck operators and farmer’s market vendors. Our facility is a great place for all of your food production needs.
Benefits
Health department licensed & certified commercial kitchens for part-time or full-time usage
Commercial stoves, convection ovens, refrigerators, freezers, griddle, mixer, storage and large stainless steel tables
Lower the cost and reduce risk and responsibility to start or expand your business
Easy-access gray water drain and a fresh water fill-up station directly outside our facility
Short-term or long-term usage in addition to private use during your own designated hours
Free office space to meet with your team and potential clients
Make to go orders easy with our convenient pick up area
The perfect kitchens to test your recipes, make your market product, do catering, and more!
Rental Rates
We ♥ Food Trucks
$300 Per Month Flat Fee
For food trucks includes everything you need to operate required by the health department and waste water division!
- Grease Trap for Waste Water
- Fresh Water Fill Up
- Trash And Grease Disposal
- Dry Storage
- Refrigerator Storage/Cold Holding
- 2 Hours Per Week For Kitchen Prep
- Free Office Space For Meeting With Clients
Kitchen Rental
$15 Per Hour
- Includes 3 Kitchen areas
- 2 Stoves with a Commercial
- Gas Range with Hood Vent
- 2 Commercial Gas Convection Ovens
- 3 Electric Convection Ovens
- Commercial Stand Mixer
- 30 Inch Commercial Griddle
*Electricity Charges/Equipment Storage – May apply if client brings in equipment needing additional electricity or wall space
*Dry/Cold/Packaging Storage – Additional charges may apply
*Small Wares – provided by Clients
All kitchen rental rates are paid in advance.
$500 Security Deposit – All Kitchen Users
Getting Started
Let us help you get started with your culinary dreams! We are happy to assist you with all the health department and waste water requirements free of charge. We have been doing this since 2016, so let our experience and expertise work for you!
Registration
There is a one-time $100 processing fee. Once your application is approved you can begin booking kitchen hours. Please call for an appointment.
Security Deposit
Your Security Deposit is $500. Once your Security Deposit is paid, you can begin booking your times. For those who use the kitchen infrequently, their security deposit will insure them the opportunity to book kitchens when the need arises. If you will no longer be using La Cucina, your deposit will be returned.
Food Handler's Certificate
You must have a Food Handler’s Certificate as per Calcasieu Parish Health Department. Visit ServSafe to learn more.
**If you have Food Manager’s Certificate, then you do not also need Food Handler’s Certificate.
Insurance
A certificate of insurance showing a minimum of $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance with La Cucina LLC listed as an additional insured must be submitted before starting work in the kitchen.
Rent
Our commercial kitchens are already permitted by the health department and are just $15 per hour! Kitchens are booked at the beginning of each month.
Dry Storage
A shelf for dry storage is $25 per month. It will be a designated area for your equipment and supplies. You can leave your equipment and materials at the kitchen until your next scheduled time.
Cold Storage
You can rent allocated refrigerator and freezer space or choose to bring your own refrigerator or freezer depending on space available.
Contact us for an appointment!
Leesa Howard
Owner
337-274-3361
[email protected]
536 Alamo St, Lake Charles LA
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