Incubator · Rochester, New York
The Commissary
Where it is
The terms
- Rental terms
- $22–25/hr
Production kitchen stations rent for $22/hour and performance kitchen for $25/hour, with a $200 deposit, $150 annual fee, and 20 pre-booked initial hours ($440).
- Minimum booking
- 20 hours minimum
- Access hours
- 24/7
- Storage
- dry storage
- cold storage
- frozen storage
- Accepting new clients
- Yes
Who this kitchen fits
This kitchen fits a new food business. It calls itself an incubator on its own site.
Equipment
- 60 Quart mixer
- 20 Quart mixer
- Immersion Blenders
- Vitamix Blenders
- Robot Coupe Food Processer
- Conventional Ovens
- Tilt Skillet
- 40 Gallon Steam Jacket Kettle
- TurboChef Double batch Oven
- Charbroil Grills
- Blast Chiller
- Rationale iCombi Pros
About this kitchen
The Commissary is a shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator located in downtown Rochester. It supports culinary entrepreneurs with licensed production space, business incubation services, and 24/7 facility access.
Good to know
- How you book
- Members book kitchen time through an online scheduling portal using Food Corridor.
- Permits and licensing
- The Commissary provides support in getting required permits and licenses through county and state regulatory agencies.
- Deposit and fees
- Membership requires a $200 security deposit, a $150 annual membership fee, and $440 plus tax for 20 hours.
Read from the kitchen’s own website.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Hours come from the Google Business Profile.
The kitchen’s own site gives its access hours as 24/7.
Insurance and certifications
- Insurance
- The site does not publish an insurance requirement. Ask the kitchen what cover it wants before you book.
- Certifications
- The site does not name a certification.
Contact
- Address
- Sibley Square — 250 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604
- info@rochestercommissary.org
- Website
- rochestercommissary.org
Confirm rates and terms with the kitchen before you book.
Price and the local market
The Commissary publishes $22 to $25 per hour. Kitchens in New York that publish a rate run from $10 to $65, and the middle rate is $25 across 9 of them. That puts this kitchen below the middle.
Of the 58 kitchens in New York, 29 list cold storage, 24 list frozen storage, and 20 open 24 hours a day. The Commissary lists cold storage and opens 24 hours a day. 7 of them publish a minimum booking; this one asks for 20 hours.
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Questions about The Commissary
How much does The Commissary charge?
The Commissary publishes $22 to $25 per hour. Bookings start at 20 hours. This comes from the kitchen's own site.
Does The Commissary have cold storage?
Yes. The Commissary lists cold storage. This comes from the kitchen's own site.
Can I get into The Commissary at night?
Yes. The Commissary lists access 24 hours a day, every day. This comes from the kitchen's own site.
What does The Commissary ask for before you book?
Members book kitchen time through an online scheduling portal using Food Corridor. This comes from the kitchen's own site.
Where is The Commissary?
The Commissary is at Sibley Square — 250 East Main Street, Rochester, New York. This comes from the kitchen's own site.
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