Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
Prep and storage can happen off-truck so the mobile unit can stay focused on service.
Learn more →Commercial Kitchen Guide
What is a commissary kitchen, and when does a food business need one?
A commissary kitchen is commercial food-production space that multiple independent businesses can use under defined rental or membership arrangements. It gives operators access to infrastructure that would otherwise require a costly standalone buildout.
Why businesses use commissaries
Commercial infrastructure without owning the entire facility.
For many food businesses, the kitchen is infrastructure rather than the customer-facing product. A shared commercial kitchen can provide the production environment, equipment, storage, and operating base needed to run the business while preserving capital for vehicles, staff, inventory, marketing, and growth.
- Commercial prep and cooking space
- Shared professional equipment
- Cold / frozen / dry storage where offered
- Repeatable production environment
- Home base for mobile food businesses
- Flexible alternative to a private buildout
Who commonly uses shared kitchens
Commissary kitchens support more than food trucks.
The right facility depends on the operator, production process, equipment needs, and service model.
Caterers & Meal Prep
Commercial prep space supports batch production, events, recurring meal programs, and delivery operations.
Learn more →Bakers & Packaged Goods
Shared equipment and storage can help product businesses increase production before taking on a private facility.
Learn more →What to compare
The right commissary is the one that fits your actual operation.
Price matters, but it is only one part of the decision. A useful comparison starts with the work your business has to complete every day.
- Access schedule
- Equipment availability
- Cold / freezer / dry storage
- Parking and vehicle requirements
- Prep-table and production capacity
- Security and facility access
- Location relative to service area
- Current pricing and contract terms
Five Star Food Stop in Colorado Springs
Five Star operates a 5,000 sq. ft. commissary kitchen with 24/7 approved-tenant access, fenced parking, 21 security cameras, commercial cooking and prep equipment, and cold, freezer, and dry storage. Contact Five Star to compare those capabilities against your operating needs.