Membership
Join BEACON Kitchen and gain the tools, space, and support you need to bring your culinary dreams to life and your business to success.
Choose the Perfect Membership for Your Culinary Needs
Unlock the benefits of joining BEACON Kitchen and access everything you need to grow your food business, from flexible scheduling to professional facilities.
Licensed Commercial Kitchen Access
Hourly rentals or monthly membership plans available to suit different business needs
Flexible Rental Options
Hourly rentals or monthly membership plans available to suit different business needs
24/7 Access
Round-the-clock, 7 days a week access to the kitchen facility, offering flexibility for any schedule
Backend Office Support
Assistance with marketing and bookkeeping services to help manage and grow your business
Creative Freedom
No time constraints when experimenting with new recipes or ideas
Choose Your Membership Plan
Get access to professional kitchen facilities, flexible options, and everything you need to take your culinary business to the next level.
Full-time | Reserved
$1,500 /month
Unlimited, exclusive kitchen access anytime with a reserved spot just for you
- 40hrs a week
- Average @ $10 an hr
- Includes one shelf of storage
Full-time | scheduled
$1,200 /month
Full kitchen access on a regular schedule tailored to meet your business needs
- 40hrs a week
- Average @ $10 an hr
- Includes one shelf of storage
part-time | scheduled
$720 /month
Flexible, part-time kitchen access on a scheduled basis to fit your growing business
- 16hrs a week
- Average @ $15 an hr
- Includes one shelf of storage
Pre-Venture (a la carte)
$25 /month
Pay-as-you-go kitchen access, perfect for testing new culinary ideas without commitment
- 4-Hour Minimum
Hobbyist (The Weekender)
$400 /month
Weekend-only kitchen access designed for hobbyists or small personal culinary projects
- 20 hrs a month
- Overage @ $20 an hr
- Includes one shelf of storage
Third Shift Discount
20% Deduction
of members who do 80% of their time between 8pm – 5am
Everything You Need to Know
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Check out our FAQ section to learn more about how BEACON Kitchen works.
What types of food businesses does BEACON Kitchen support?
Our kitchen is equipped to support consumer packaged goods, mobile food units (trucks, trailers, and carts), and caterers.
*We are unable to host manufacturing for consumables that contain THC or Psilocybin.
What kind of equipment do you have?
Conveyor oven, convection ovens, proofer, gas ranges, stock pot range,, charbroiler, flat-top grill, fryer, tilt-kettle, tilt-skillet, stand-mixer, slicer, robot-coupe, food processors, emulsion blenders, ,, blenders, ice-machine, blast-chiller, walk-in refrigeration, walk-in freezer, reach-in refrigerations, reach-in freezers, high-temp conveyor dishwasher.
How does a membership work?
Similar to signing up for a gym membership, each business pays us a designated membership fee at the beginning of the month in anticipation of that month’s usage. It’s very common for businesses to adjust their membership level depending on the time of year. When you start a membership with us, you have access to use the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What is required in order to join?
We require $1 Million Proof of Liability Insurance with additional named insureds, a Food Handler Certificate (ex.ServSafe), Commissary Permit, a signed Kitchen Member Agreement and a Charlottesville Health Department Food Plan Review (if serving the public). We have the means to assist each potential member with sourcing all of the requirements prior to joining.
How do I reserve a kitchen?
Booking our kitchen is quick and easy thanks to Food Corridor, a platform that manages our booking, document management, invoicing, and payment systems.
How do I access the kitchen I have rented?
Each business has an individual PIN (Personal Identification Number) which can be used to gain access to our facility and each individual kitchen.
What type of back office support will I receive with my membership?
Businesses can level up their kitchen membership and opt into receiving additional support that will reward them with 3 credits a month to receive services from our in-house experts. You may not need to utilize these services every month, so we encourage businesses to stack their credits and use them when they need them.
1 Credit
- Social media graphic
- Cocktail Menu
- Event flyer
2 Credits
- Business Card(s) – 1 design, up to 5 team members
- Full Menu
3 Credits
- 1-hour one-on-one marketing strategy session
- Branded email template and messaging
Media Training
Financial Bookkeeping Consulting
Inventory Workbook builds
Cost Analysis
*Businesses can also use their credits towards additional services offered outside of our incubation program to include:
- Full branding or a brand refresh
- Campaign development and execution
- A website or landing page
- Photography
- Videography
Important Membership Details
Learn more about storage options, overage rates, and exclusive third-shift discounts included with your membership plan.
Additional Storage
Every membership plan comes with one shelf of storage, providing space to keep your ingredients organized and accessible.
- 6ft shelf - $50 a month
- rolling rack - $100 a month
- reach in - $100 a month
- 6ft shelf - $50 a month
- rolling rack - $100 a month
- reach in - $100 a month
- 6ft shelf - $50 a month
- rolling rack - $100 a month
- reach in - $100 a month
Overage Rates
If you exceed your allocated kitchen time, overage charges will apply. Our team will provide a detailed breakdown of these rates to ensure you're always informed.
Third-Shift Discounts
Take advantage of discounted rates during third-shift hours (overnight). This is a great option for night owls or those who prefer quieter times in the kitchen.
We'll Take the Guesswork Out of Marketing
No matter how amazing your product is, if you can’t present it in a way that entices your audience, it will remain a hidden gem. Our in-house marketing team specializes in helping brands like yours position your products so they sell like hotcakes.
Brand Discovery
Define your brand’s unique values proposition and establish a strong connection with your target audience. Create a cohesive brand identity that reflects your values, mission, and vision.
Brand Launch / Rebrand
Plan and execute a successful launch or relaunch of your brand or product. From attention-grabbing messaging to a sleek landing page, you’ll have everything you need to make a stunning market debut.
Brand Engagement
Opt into a VIP Day to recveive the blend of services needed to maintain your digital presence, increase customer engagement and optimize new leads.
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?