Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix Shared Kitchen is a commercial kitchen rental facility in Phoenix, AZ, offering affordable and flexible kitchen space for food businesses, including startups, food trucks, caterers, and more.
Pricing starts at $50/day for prep space in the Lower Level, and goes up to $150/day for the fully equipped Upper Level. If you're only using the kitchen briefly—like baking something for an hour—you'll just pay the lower $50 rate. We also offer volume discounts and custom pricing for frequent users.
Our facility includes walk-in refrigerators and freezers, professional-grade cooking equipment, dry storage areas, cleaning stations, and more. We also offer additional services like business mentoring and networking events.
Yes, our kitchen is fully compliant with all health department regulations and is licensed to operate in Phoenix, AZ.
Yes! We offer food truck commissary services and have ample parking space for food trucks. Our facility is perfect for food truck operators needing a commercial kitchen base.
Members have 24/7 access to the kitchen. Our administrative office is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Contact us to schedule a tour of our facility. We'll discuss your needs, show you around, and help you choose the best plan for your business.
Yes! We provide business mentoring, networking events, and assistance with licensing and permits. Our community of food entrepreneurs is always ready to help and share experiences.
At Phoenix Shared Kitchen, renting a commercial kitchen in Phoenix starts at just $50 per day for our Lower Level prep space, which is ideal for food prep, packaging, and assembly work. Our Upper Level with full cooking equipment rents for $150 per day, and if you only need the kitchen briefly you can get in for a flat $50. Compared to leasing your own commercial kitchen space in the Phoenix area, which can cost thousands per month in rent alone plus utilities and equipment, a shared kitchen is a much more affordable way to get started. We're located at 10625 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020 in the Sunnyslope neighborhood, and you can call us at 480-326-1163 for a custom quote.
Yes, anyone handling food in a commercial kitchen in Maricopa County is required to have a valid food handler's permit or food manager certification. You can obtain a food handler's card through an approved online course or in-person class, and it typically takes just a few hours to complete. Phoenix Shared Kitchen can help point you to the right resources and guide you through the process as part of our business support services. Having your permit ready before your first day in the kitchen ensures you stay compliant with Maricopa County Health Department regulations.
Starting a food business in Arizona typically requires a business license from the city of Phoenix, a food establishment permit from the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, a Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, and a valid food handler's or food manager's certification. Depending on your specific business type, you may also need a mobile food vendor permit for food trucks or a cottage food operation registration if you qualify. Phoenix Shared Kitchen helps new food entrepreneurs navigate the licensing process so you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Give us a call at 480-326-1163 and we'll walk you through what applies to your situation.
Arizona's cottage food laws allow certain low-risk foods to be prepared at home without a commercial kitchen, but there are strict limits on what you can sell and how much revenue you can earn under a cottage food permit. If you want to go beyond those limits, or if you need to produce foods that require refrigeration, cooking, or health department oversight, you'll need access to a licensed commercial kitchen like Phoenix Shared Kitchen. Many cottage food operators graduate to our shared kitchen once their business grows, because it lets them expand their menu and sell to restaurants, stores, and online customers. We make that transition easy and affordable starting at just $50 per day.
Renting your own commercial kitchen means signing a long-term lease, purchasing or leasing all the equipment, paying for utilities, maintenance, insurance, and handling your own health department inspections, which can easily cost $5,000 to $15,000 or more per month in the Phoenix area. A shared kitchen like Phoenix Shared Kitchen gives you access to a fully equipped, health-department-licensed facility on a flexible daily basis starting at $50 per day, with no long-term lease required. You share the space and equipment costs with other food entrepreneurs, so you only pay for the time you actually use. It's the smartest way for food trucks, caterers, bakers, meal prep companies, ghost kitchens, and startup food businesses to operate legally without the massive overhead of their own space.
Yes, Phoenix Shared Kitchen members have full 24/7 access to the kitchen, including weekends, holidays, and overnight hours. We know that food businesses don't run on a 9-to-5 schedule, so we built our facility to accommodate bakers who start at 3 AM, caterers prepping for Saturday events, and food truck operators who need Sunday commissary access. Our administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM for questions, tours, and account management, but the kitchen itself never closes.
We keep our onboarding process simple and affordable so you can start using the kitchen as quickly as possible. We do require a standard rental agreement, and we can discuss deposit requirements based on your usage plan when you schedule a tour. We recommend that all members carry their own general liability insurance to protect their food business, and we can point you toward affordable options that many of our members use. Contact us at 480-326-1163 to get the full details on what's needed to get started.
Yes, you're welcome to bring your own specialized equipment, smallwares, and tools to use during your rental time at Phoenix Shared Kitchen. Our facility already comes fully stocked with professional-grade cooking equipment, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, and cleaning stations, so most members find they don't need to bring much beyond their own ingredients and specialty items. If you have larger equipment you'd like to store on-site, just talk to us about available storage options. We want to make sure you have everything you need to produce your best work.
Absolutely, we encourage everyone to schedule a tour before committing to a rental plan. During the tour, you'll get to see both our Lower Level prep space and Upper Level full cooking area, check out all the equipment, and ask any questions about how the shared kitchen works. Tours are available Monday through Friday during our office hours of 9 AM to 5 PM, and we're happy to accommodate other times if needed. Just call us at 480-326-1163 or reach out through our website to book a time that works for you.
Phoenix Shared Kitchen is located at 10625 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020 in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of north Phoenix, and we serve food entrepreneurs from across the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. Our members come from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Gilbert, and other communities throughout Maricopa County. Our central north Phoenix location provides easy access from the I-17, Loop 101, and Loop 51 freeways, making it convenient no matter where in the Valley you're based. Whether you're running a food truck in Scottsdale or a catering business in Chandler, we're an easy drive away.
To get your food business licensed in Maricopa County, you'll need to apply for a food establishment permit through the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, which requires a plan review of your kitchen facility and a passing health inspection. The good news is that when you operate out of Phoenix Shared Kitchen, you're already working in a facility that's licensed by the Maricopa County Health Department, which simplifies the process significantly. You'll still need your own business license, food handler certifications, and any permits specific to your business type such as a mobile food vendor license for food trucks. Our team has helped dozens of food entrepreneurs navigate this process, so call us at 480-326-1163 and we'll help you get everything in order.
A commissary kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen facility that food trucks and mobile food vendors use as their base of operations for food storage, prep, cooking, cleaning, and waste disposal. In Maricopa County, food truck operators are required by the health department to have a commissary kitchen agreement in order to get and maintain their mobile food vendor permit. Phoenix Shared Kitchen serves as a commissary kitchen for food trucks throughout the Phoenix metro area, providing everything you need including commercial cooking equipment, walk-in coolers and freezers, cleaning facilities, and ample parking for your truck. If you're starting or running a food truck in Phoenix, give us a call at 480-326-1163 to set up your commissary agreement.