A KITCHEN BUILT FOR GROWTH
Mesa Kitchen is more than a shared kitchen — it’s a home for food entrepreneurs ready to operate professionally.
Located in Pontiac, Michigan, our fully licensed commercial kitchen supports food trucks, caterers, bakers, mobile vendors, and packaged food brands with the space, structure, and support needed to meet health department requirements and run a compliant business.
Whether you’re just starting or scaling production, our memberships are designed to grow with you — so you can focus on building your business with confidence.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Step-by-step guidance to launch and formalize your food business
Regulatory and licensing support to operate legally and confidently
Flexible, production-ready commercial kitchen space
A collaborative network of food entrepreneurs and industry partners
Access to business development resources and growth opportunities
Educational workshops, events, and strategic networking
MEMBERSHIP TIERS & RATES
Flexible plans designed for food businesses at every stage — from startup to scale.
Starter — $125 / month
Best for:
New businesses testing their concept or starting small
Access:
5 hours of kitchen use • 24/7 facility access
Notes:
Additional kitchen hours available at $25/hour.
Growth — $225 / month
Best for:
Consistent production and growing businesses
Access:
10 hours of kitchen use • 24/7 facility access • flexible scheduling
Notes:
Additional kitchen hours available at $25/hour.
Professional — $450 / month
Best for:
Established businesses ready to scale production
Access:
20 hours of kitchen use • 24/7 facility access • priority scheduling • dedicated dry storage
Notes:
Additional kitchen hours available at $25/hour.
For higher usage (30-40+ hours) ask about custom plans.
Commissary (Food Truck & Mobile Food Vendors) — $99 / month
Best for:
Food trucks, mobile vendors, trailers, pop-ups, and operators who primarily need commissary compliance and occasional kitchen use.
Access:
24/7 facility access • potable water refill • grey water disposal • grease and oil disposal • trash and dumpster access • health department commissary verification letter
Notes:
Kitchen prep hours not included.
Kitchen prep time may be scheduled separately at $25 per hour, based on availability.
Membership Requirements
All members must meet the following requirements before beginning operations at Mesa Kitchen:
• Approved membership application
• Signed membership agreement
• Proper local health department licensing
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
• Proof of general liability insurance (Mesa Kitchen listed as additionally insured)
• Completion of facility orientation and safety procedures
• Ongoing compliance with health department regulations is required at all times.
