Our Kitchens
Ready to meet all your food production needs
At The Co+Kitchen, we offer a turnkey solution that allows you to start your food enterprise without worrying about heavy annual overhead costs or the hassle of your own brick-and-mortar operations. With our state-of-the-art facility and kitchens, you can focus on creating your artisanal products while we take care of everything else. And the best part? You can store your ingredients and equipment on site instead of hauling them back and forth each time. So why wait? Join us at The Co+Kitchen and start bringing your own culinary creations to life today.
The Kitchens - everything you need to know
- AHS certified commercial kitchen
- Suitable as a ghost kitchen
- No start-up fees or extra overhead costs
- No construction time, get started right away!
- Flexible scheduling
- Connect with other local business owners
- Recycling and composting services
- Physical address for deliveries
- Bay door for in and out access
Feast your eyes on our kitchens!
The Co+Kitchen features four unique, commercial-grade kitchen spaces: a Master Kitchen, a nut-free Baker’s Kitchen, and a Prep’n’Dining space. The Master Kitchen is spacious and fully-equipped with everything you could ask for. The Baker’s Kitchen is a compact and self-contained space with its own oven, making it a great nut-free option for bakers. The Prep’n’Dining space is perfect for small-scale work like jam making and can easily convert into an event space for hosting cooking classes or experiential dining events for up to 20 people seated comfortably.
Master Kitchen
- Full commercial hood
- Gas stove tops
- 25qt commercial mixer
- Commercial gas oven
- Electric proofer
- Hot temperature dishwasher
- Access to walk-in cooler
- Access to walk-in freezer
- Access to loading dock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Full range of utensils, baking pans and bowls
Baker's Kitchen (Nut Free)
- Commercial electric oven
- 20qt commercial mixer
- Hot temperature dishwasher
- Large work table
- Three sink station
- Commercial ice maker
- Access to walk-in cooler
- Access to walk-in freezer
- Access to loading dock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Full range of utensils, baking pans and bowls
Prep'n'Dining Space also workshop space
- Large work tables
- Long tables and bench to seat a group
- Great view of Rockies out of the window
- Dining seating for 20 people
- Workshop space
- Complete dining sets available, including plates, bowls, utensils, and glassware
- Amazing view of the Canadian Rockies
Main Floor Kitchen (gluten-free, nut-free)
- 25qt commercial mixer
- Large work table
- Three sinks
- Access to walk-in cooler
- Access to walk-in freezer
- Access to loading dock
- Wheelchair accessible
- Full range of utensils, baking pans and bowls
FAQ
1. Can I rent the kitchen by the hour?
Yes, our kitchen is available for rent on an hourly basis, making it flexible to suit your production needs. Rentals start at a minimum block of 4 hours.
2. Is there storage available for my ingredients or supplies?
Yes, we offer storage options for both dry and cold goods, ensuring your items are secure and easily accessible.
3. When can I access the kitchen?
Our facility is open 24 hours a day, allowing you to schedule production at any time that works best for you.
4. What certifications or permits do I need to rent the kitchen?
You must have an Alberta Health Services Food Handling Certificate and Permit to rent our commercial kitchen. And also passion for food!
5. Is insurance required to use the facility?
Yes, renters are required to have a $2 million liability insurance policy for safety and compliance purposes.
6. Can I book kitchen time in advance?
Absolutely! You can reserve your production time ahead of schedule, helping you stay organized and plan efficiently.
7. Can groups rent the kitchen for activities?
Yes! Whether it’s your friend group, study group, or any other type of group, you can rent the kitchen for your activities, from cooking sessions to team-building events to private dining.
8. Do you support food-related activities, classes, or workshops?
Absolutely! We are passionate about supporting your food-related activities, including kitchen rentals, classes and workshops. Feel free to contact us with any questions or ideas—we’re here to help!
Want learn more about what
The Co+Kitchen
can offer?
The Co+Kitchen is a Canmore social enterprise supporting the local food movement. We provide local food entrepreneurs with a shared commercial kitchen platform for creating, storing and selling locally produced food. We believe in the power of local food to connect us to our communities.
Exclusive Features
Purpose-built commercial rental kitchens
- Affordable rental rates for four unique, commercial-grade kitchen spaces.
- Plenty of walk-in fridge, walk-in freezer and dry storage space.
- Bay door for easy pick up and delivery.
- Elevator for hassle free shuttling of ingredients, equipment and finished food products between floors.
- Ample parking space out front for members and pop-up retail customers.
Support
- We help our members to reach new markets and customers through sales and marketing support.
- We do this through our “A Taste of Canmore” gift box line, featuring tasty, artisanal goods made by our members.
- We’re always open to ideas for new retail partnerships.
Cleaning service
- Full range of waster disposal options (non-recyclable, recyclable, compost).
- All cleaning products provide.
- Includes a commercial grade dishwasher.
Online booking
- Flexible, web-based booking, available 24/7 for your convenience.
- We can meet your schedule and your budget.
