Welcome to BEACON Kitchen
A shared-use commercial kitchen located in the heart of Charlottesville for aspiring chefs, established food brands and everyone in between.
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Do You Have a Culinary Business? A Product? Storage Needs? You’re in the Right Place!
Our kitchen is a licensed commercial space with industry grade equipment for culinary entrepreneurs and business entities ready to launch or scale up their food business.
Licensed Commercial Kitchen Access
10,000 sq. ft. facility with industry-grade culinary equipment
Flexible Rental Options
Flexible hourly rentals or monthly plans for diverse business needs
24/7 Access
24/7 kitchen access for flexible scheduling all week long
Backend Office Support
Marketing and bookkeeping support to grow and manage your business
Creative Freedom
No time constraints when experimenting with new recipes or ideas
Flexibility and Support for Your Business Success
We know just how important flexibility is to the success of your business. We’re like a gym membership but better. With 24-hour/7 days a week access to our 10,000 sq.ft facility, you can rent on an hourly basis or invest in a monthly membership. All memberships include access to backend office support for general marketing and bookkeeping services.
You simply can’t rush magic. So, when that stroke of genius happens and you’re ready to test out that new recipe, we’ll be waiting for you with the light on.
Grandma’s Secret Sauce Deserves a Special Place
In need of packaging equipment and more space to store your food products? We can help with that, too! Consider our kitchen your home away from home. A place where you can store your frozen, refrigerated & dry storage goods.
More Than a Shared Kitchen
A membership with our kitchen offers you more than just fancy equipment and plenty of space to do your thing, you’ll also have access to our in-house marketing and bookkeeping experts ready to help you take your business to the next level.
The BEACON Pilot Kitchen, in collaboration with New Hill Development, has been instrumental in supporting DC Cuisines as a catering company. By providing access to state-of-the-art facilities, business mentorship, and community connections, BEACON has allowed DC Cuisines to expand its operations, develop innovative menus, and establish itself as a prominent name in the culinary industry. This partnership has also fostered growth through opportunities for networking, resource sharing, and exposure to a diverse clientele, solidifying DC Cuisines’ impact on the local food scene.
“A few weeks ago, we were in need of a kitchen space to prep/show/taste products for a new potential customer… BEACON Kitchen had availability, the rental rate was very reasonable, and the Kitchen was ideal for what we were planning. It was incredibly clean, spacious, and set up efficiently with all of the necessary equipment ready to go. Thanks again David and the crew at [New Hill] for allowing us to utilize your space… we look forward to many future events there!”
Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant Started With Two Ingredients:
A Chef and a Kitchen
You’re closer to achieving your culinary dreams than you think. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, BEACON Kitchen provides everything you need to take that next step.
Are you ready to earn your star?