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KITCHEN RENTAL

Kitchen space for growing food businesses

Two commercial kitchens available for rent, by the half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours).

Kitchen 1 - Equipment and specifications

Appliances and Storage

1 electric range
2 electric Blodgett commercial ovens
1 microwave
1 6x8 walk-in cooler with shelves
1 three-partitioned sink
1 hand sink
4 shelving units
1 sheet pan rack
1 rolling cart

Tables and Cleaning Supplies

7 stainless steel tables- one 2 ft, four 4 ft, one 5 ft, one 8 ft
2 brooms and dust pan
1 vacuum
1 mop bucket and mop (mop sink in adjoining room)

Kitchen 2 - Equipment and specifications

Appliances and Storage

2 electric ranges
1 commercial oven 
1 microwave
1 8x8 walk-in cooler with shelves
1 three-partitioned sink
1 mop sink
1 hand sink
1 sheet pan rack
1 stainless steel rolling cart

Tables and Cleaning Supplies

​6 stainless steel tables - four 4 ft, one 5 ft, one 6 ft
1 mop bucket and mop
1 vacuum
1 broom and dust pan

Neither kitchen includes cooking supplies, cookware, utensils, or cleaning materials - tenants provide their own.

Contact to receive a rental agreement and arrange a tour — kitchen tours and contract signing are on open Fridays, 9 AM to 3 PM.

Kitchen Rental Rates and Terms

Rates and terms are identical for both kitchens except for the multiple-days-per-month rate. Trash service is included with a kitchen rental.

Every rate below is listed two ways: the standard price, and a discounted price when you pre-pay by cash or ACH transfer. Cash is taken at the farm on any open day during farm hours, except holidays and inclement weather — call 979-436-1987 to arrange. ACH payment must be received by the 1st of the month before a team member books the reservation for you.

Rental Rates

One time ONLY use — 8 hours (no storage)

Kitchen 1 - Front - $206

$200 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Kitchen 2 - Back - $206

$200 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

One time ONLY use — 4 hours (no storage)

Kitchen 1 - Front - $103

$100 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Kitchen 2 - Back - $103

$100 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Multiple days/month — 8 hours (storage/cooler included)

Kitchen 1 - Front - $90

$90 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Kitchen 2 - Back - $72

$70 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Multiple days/month — 4 hours (storage/cooler included)

Kitchen 1 - Front - $62

$60 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Kitchen 2 - Back - $52

$50 pre-paying by cash or ACH by the 1st

Weekly use requirement. Tenants who do not use the kitchens at least one time weekly need to pay for shelf and cooler space. If you did not rent at least once in every week of the previous month, the shelf and cooler charges are added to the following month you rent.

Deposit: $150 — due with signed contract, paid in person or by check. Same for both kitchens.

Additional Charges — billed separately and due by the 1st of each month

Every charge below is the same for both kitchens.

Storefront / customer pickup — $25/mo

Freezer plug-in - $20/mo

Cooler storage - ONE shelf - $20/month

one single shelf, not the whole rack. Reserved for tenants who use the kitchen weekly.

Shelf storage - ONE shelf - $20/mo

one single shelf, not the whole rack.  Reserved for tenants who use the kitchen weekly.

Replacement key - $20 each

Billing - Additional charges are billed separately from per-reservation kitchen charges and must be paid by the 1st of each month, online or cash. 

Reservations and Payment

Booking

Reservations must be made online through the Tenant Portal, first come first served. Rental period must include setup and clean-up time. Reservations paid by credit card are confirmed; cash or ACH reservations are not confirmed until payment is received

Overtime

Exceeding your 4 or 8 hour window is billed an additional 4-hour block

Payment schedule

Kitchen hours are paid at the time of reservation. Card payments confirm the slot immediately; cash or ACH must be received before it is confirmed. Roughly a 3% discount for cash or ACH

Additional charges

Storage, freezer plug-in, customer pickup and replacement keys are billed separately from reservations and must be paid by the 1st of each month, online or cash. If they are not paid, no new reservations can be made until they are paid.

Unpaid reservations

A slot is not held until it is paid for. If payment is not received by the 1st of the month, reservations are not available until it is paid.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be made online. At least 1 week before the reservation: full refund. 3 to 6 days before: half refund. Less than 3 days before: no refund.

Refunds

Refunds go back to the card used to book, at the rate above. They are issued by the farm office and usually reach your account within a few business days.

Rate changes

30 days' notice given.

Vehicle photo

Photo of the primary vehicle used by the tenant and the tenant's staff, due with the signed contract.

Required Documents (by end of  month 1)

Certifications

Food Handler/Manager certificates

Permit

Copy of food permit (county/state)

Insurance

Policy copy with Sharon Wells (Grow On at AG Farm) named as additional insured

Kitchen Use Policies

Supplies

Not included - tenants provide all cookware, utensils, cleaning materials, and rags.

Storage

Must be clearly labeled; don't use other tenants' supplies.

Large appliances

Must be approved by Sharon before use.

Cleanliness

Kitchen must be left clean - up to a $200 cleaning charge if not.

Trash

Bag/tie trash and break down boxes; no liquids or loose trash in dumpster.

Liability

Grow On at AG Farm is not responsible for items left on unmarked shelves/tables.

Reporting issues

Notify Sharon ASAP about drains, appliances, cooler issues, and damage.

Termination

Sharon may terminate the contract anytime (for example: late payments, conditions not followed, etc.).

Interested in renting a kitchen?

Reach out and we'll walk you through availability — current tenants book and pay through the Tenant Portal.
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