El Alba Cooperative - VERIFIED

Description

El Alba Cooperative is a mission-driven, shared-use commissary kitchen located in the heart of north Aurora. We proudly serve immigrant, BIPOC, and under-resourced food entrepreneurs by providing affordable access to a commercial-grade kitchen, professional development support, and a thriving community of culinary peers.

Our newly renovated facility includes:
- Multiple workstations for concurrent users
- Commercial-grade stoves, ovens, dishwashers, sinks, refrigerators, and freezers
- Storage options (monthly and temporary cold/dry)
- In-house Facility Supervisor and training protocols
- Opportunities to promote your business through our coop’s retail food kiosk, catering referrals, and marketing

We operate on a flexible schedule (hourly, weekly, monthly, or quarterly options available), transparent pricing, and a reservation system that ensures fairness for all users. We are currently accepting new users and are proud to prioritize values of equity, culture, and collective economic growth.

🕒 Kitchen access: Monday-Saturday | 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Address: 11690 E Montview Blvd, Unit 140, Aurora, CO 80010
🌐 Learn more: www.elalbacooperative.net

Pricing

El Alba Cooperative offers flexible plans to meet the needs of emerging and established food businesses. All use includes access to a commercial-grade facility with refrigeration, storage, prep stations, and sanitation equipment. Training on equipment, cleaning supplies, water, trash, and grease disposal are included.

Current Kitchen Use Rates (Promotional, through August 2025):
- Hourly: $27/hour
- Weekly Plan (10–25 hours): $19/hour
10–15 hours/week: $190–$285
15–20 hours/week: $285–$380
25 hours/week (max): $475
- Monthly Plan (up to 40 hours): $700/month
- Quarterly Plan (3 months, up to 40 hrs/month): $1,920 total

Standard Kitchen Use Rates (Starting September 2025):
- Hourly: $27/hour
- Weekly Plan (10–25 hours): $22/hour
10–15 hours/week: $220–$330
15–20 hours/week: $330–$440
25 hours/week (max): $550
- Monthly Plan (up to 40 hours): $800/month
- Quarterly Plan (3 months, up to 40 hrs/month): $2,160 total

Storage Fees:
- Monthly Refrigerator Shelf (22”x24”x18”): $30/month
- Temporary Refrigerator Shelf (48-hr block): $15
- Monthly Freezer Shelf (14”x24”x22”): $40/month
- Temporary Freezer Shelf (48-hr block): $20

Security Deposit: $100 required for all new users

All users must carry all appropriate licensing, certifications, and general liability insurance, and comply with El Alba’s equipment use and kitchen safety protocols.

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