What kitchens cost · California
Commercial Kitchen Rental Cost in California
The rates run from $6.13 to $300 per hour. The middle rate is $33.75 per hour.
28 of the 205 kitchens in California publish an hourly rate. The rates run from $6.13 to $300 per hour. The middle rate is $33.75 per hour. The middle rate is the median. Half of the kitchens charge less, and half charge more.
Figures come from 28 kitchens that publish a rate on their own site. Rates change. Confirm the rate with the kitchen before you book.
Every published rate in California
The lowest rate comes first. A cell reads "Not published" when the kitchen does not publish that number.
| Kitchen | City | Type | Hourly rate | Minimum | Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Napa Kitchen | Napa | Shared-use kitchen | $6.13–12/hr | Not published | $200–490/month |
| Clovis Culinary Center | Clovis | Incubator | $12.50–40/hr | Not published | $400/month |
| San Diego Commercial Kitchen Rental | San Diego | Shared-use kitchen | $15/hr | Not published | $200/month |
| AlleyWay Studio | Napa | Shared-use kitchen | $20/hr | 10 hours | $300–5800/month |
| Summit Kitchen | Ventura | Shared-use kitchen | $20–25/hr | 17 hours | Not published |
| Ventura Kitchen Rental | Ventura | Shared-use kitchen | $20–25/hr | Not published | Not published |
| 24 Hour Kitchens LLC | Fair Oaks | Shared-use kitchen | $20–50/hr | 2 hours | $160–3500/month |
| LGI Kitchen | Fullerton | Incubator | $22–70/hr | 4 hours | Not published |
| Catering with a Cause (Part of Sonoma Family Meal) | Petaluma | Shared-use kitchen | $25/hr | Not published | Not published |
| Cooking Block | Redlands | Shared-use kitchen | $25/hr | Not published | Not published |
| Moody's Food Trucks | San Diego | Commissary | $25/hr | Not published | $500/month |
| Visalia Kitchen Co-Op | Visalia | Shared-use kitchen | $25–50/hr | 5 hours | Not published |
| La Cocina on Folsom | San Francisco | Incubator | $30/hr | 10 hours | Not published |
| La Cocina on Hyde - A Commercial Kitchen | San Francisco | Incubator | $30/hr | 10 hours | Not published |
| Sizzle's Kitchen | Redding | Shared-use kitchen | $30/hr | Not published | Not published |
| The Kitchen Sink Co-op | Menlo Park | Commissary | $30/hr | 5 hours | Not published |
| Chef's Kitchens | Los Angeles | Incubator | $30–35/hr | 16 hours | $5000–8000/month |
| Prep Commissary Kitchen | Grass Valley | Shared-use kitchen | $30–40/hr | Not published | $460–1800/month |
| Community Action Marin Central Kitchen | San Rafael | Shared-use kitchen | $32–63/hr | 8 hours | Not published |
| Morgen's Kitchen | Vallejo | Shared-use kitchen | $35/hr | Not published | Not published |
| The Spare Room | Sacramento | Shared-use kitchen | $35–45/hr | 2 hours | $400–1400/month |
| Just Gluten Free Kitchens | Roseville | Commissary | $36/hr | 5 hours | $425–1000/month |
| Kitchen Collab | Truckee | Shared-use kitchen | $38/hr | 20 hours | Not published |
| Shared Kitchen Rentals | San Diego | Commissary | $40–45/hr | Not published | $210–3090/month |
| The Artisan Kitchen and Cafe | Richmond | Shared-use kitchen | $45/hr | 4 hours | $525–3100/month |
| Culinary Block Rental Kitchen | San Jose | Shared-use kitchen | $50/hr | 20 hours | $1000/month |
| Fallbrook Kitchen Rentals | Fallbrook | Shared-use kitchen | $100/hr | 2.5 hours | $350–1105/month |
| Fully-equipped commercial kitchen in prime Culver City Arts District location | Culver City | Shared-use kitchen | $300/hr | 4 hours | Not published |
Monthly memberships in California
38 kitchens publish a monthly membership. They run from $160 to $13,000 a month.
Minimum bookings in California
30 kitchens publish a minimum booking. The most common minimum is 10 hours, at 6 kitchens.
- 2 hours2 kitchens
- 2.5 hours1 kitchen
- 4 hours5 kitchens
- 5 hours4 kitchens
- 8 hours1 kitchen
- 9 hours1 kitchen
- 10 hours6 kitchens
- 16 hours2 kitchens
- 17 hours1 kitchen
- 20 hours6 kitchens
- 30 hours1 kitchen
Questions about what a kitchen costs in California
What is the median hourly rate in California?
The median hourly rate is $33.75. Rates run from $6.13 to $300 per hour. Figures come from 28 kitchens that publish a rate.
Is a membership cheaper than paying by the hour?
38 kitchens publish a monthly membership. They run from $160 to $13,000 a month. The median hourly rate is $33.75. Which one costs less depends on how many hours you book each month. Figures come from 38 published memberships and 28 published rates.
What minimum booking do kitchens ask?
30 kitchens publish a minimum booking. The most common minimum is 10 hours, at 6 kitchens. Figures come from 30 kitchens that publish a minimum booking.
More kitchens and more costs
See every commercial kitchen in California, with the equipment, the storage, and the contacts.The national cost page holds the rate by kitchen type and by state.
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