NEED KITCHEN SPACE

where can a new chef/ caterer find pro kitchen space for rent? what is a usual and customary charge for something like this?

I moved this to Professional (arguable whether that's the right place, but assuming you're in Chicago, Beyond Chicagoland presumably wasn't).

Here's one answer: http://www.kitchenchicago.com/

www.kitchenchicago.com is the right place to go. We have used Kitchen Chicago for the past two years while selling panini at the farmers market. Alexis, the owner is great, very friendly. The place is open 24 hours. It gets cheaper the more you use it & in the middle of the night. Great resource. It is the only place of it's type in Chicago that i know of. We were very happy there.

Kitchen Chicago is a great place to get started. We have been very happy there for the past two years.

You can also try
Now We're Cookin'
1601 Payne Street, Suite C
Evanston, IL 60201
847-570-4140

It's brand new and quite nice.

Does anyone know of a commercial kitchen in the city to rent? I've looked at Kitchen Chicago but it's pretty far north for me (I live in the Loop). I was hoping to find a restaurant/bar that would rent their kitchen in their off-hours.
Thanks!!!

i'm looking for the same thing. kitchen chicago looks great but it's not the most convenient for me (i live in the loop).
any luck with your search?

Craigslist is your friend for things like this.

kristen12 wrote:i'm looking for the same thing. kitchen chicago looks great but it's not the most convenient for me (i live in the loop).
any luck with your search?

You may want to try the Chopping Block in the Merchandise Mart. I believe tghat they will rent out a portion of their kitchen.


http://www.thechoppingblock.net/