Charlottesville Community & Shared-Use Kitchen
BEACON’s shared-use kitchen will be a licensed commercial space with industry grade equipment available for culinary entrepreneurs and business entities to commercially prepare or handle food that will be offered for sale or distribution. The kitchen will be able to accommodate at least 16 people working at a time.
What’s the B.E.A.C.O.N Project?
Do you have a product? Do you have a culinary business? Do you need storage space?
Food entrepreneurs will have 24-hr/7 day per week access to our 10,000 sq. ft fully equipped, shared-use commercial kitchen for rent on an hourly
basis or monthly membership. The kitchen will promote knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration throughout the local food ecosystem.
Interested? Contact us to learn more.
Additional Services
Storage: dry, pallet, refrigeration, cooler and freezer
Food truck parking
Consumer Packaged Goods product runs
Technical assistance
Classes
Bookkeeping and Marketing support
Sponsors Needed!
We are seeking sponsors
The shared-use kitchen will not only provide much-needed infrastructure for the local food system but will
also serve as an incubator for new businesses and a gathering place for the community. If you are interested
in becoming a sponsor, please contact us: info@newhilldev.org
Your contribution will help us build a stronger, more vibrant local food economy!
Your donation will go towards:
The construction of the shared-use kitchen
Outfitting the space with industry-grade equipment
Running and maintaining the space
Providing education and resources to food entrepreneurs who will use the space
Thank you for your support!