Description

The Factory is a fully permitted, 1,000+ sq. ft. commissary kitchen in downtown Santa Barbara, built for chefs, caterers, bakers, food trucks, meal-prep operators, CPG producers, and growing food businesses that need more than an hourly room.

Approved tenants receive 24/7 keyed access and can reserve two distinct production areas: the Hotline Side for active cooking and the Cold Side for prep and assembly. Core equipment reservations are included at no additional hourly charge, giving operators clear access to essential tools without a long list of equipment add-on fees.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY
- 16-foot commercial hood
- Two stacked full-size Blodgett convection ovens
- Two six-burner ranges with ovens
- 36-inch griddle, 24-inch charbroiler, and two deep fryers
- 60-inch refrigerated sandwich/prep table
- 30+ feet of stainless-steel prep space
- 20-quart stand mixer, Vitamix, and Robot Coupe
- Shared smallwares and wall-mounted fill faucet

WATER, ICE + SANITATION
- 100-gallon reverse-osmosis water system
- 550-pound ice machine
- Produce-prep sink
- Full warewashing and sanitation line
- Towel and mop service
- Hand soap, dish soap, sanitizer, trash bags, and general cleaning supplies

STORAGE + OPERATING SUPPORT
- Assigned dry, refrigerated, and freezer storage available subject to capacity
- Onsite parking and gigabit Wi-Fi
- Private event-space access at preferred member rates

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
- Flex membership for low-commitment recurring production and commissary support
- Recurring monthly plans with lower effective hourly rates and included storage on qualifying plans
- Six-month set-time commitments for predictable access
- A la carte short-term use when available

Flex members and higher may be eligible for ongoing commissary registration support with Environmental Health Services, subject to current licensing, insurance, documentation, payment, and compliance requirements. A la carte users do not receive ongoing commissary sponsorship or overnight storage unless approved in writing.

The Factory is best for serious operators who value reliable access, clearly reservable work areas, professional equipment, sanitation infrastructure, storage options, and a stable place to grow. Early-stage businesses are welcome to inquire, but kitchen access begins only after required licensing, insurance, documents, payment setup, and onboarding are complete.

Contact us with your production schedule, equipment needs, storage requirements, and permitting status so we can recommend the right plan.

Pricing

A la carte kitchen access begins at $75/hour with a three-hour minimum when available. Flex membership is $200/month and includes $150 in kitchen-use credit, with additional hours currently billed at $50/hour and a two-hour booking minimum. Recurring production plans offer reserved monthly hours, lower effective hourly rates, and included dry/refrigerated storage on qualifying plans. At 80 hours per month, the current plan is $2,260 ($28.25/hour). Higher-use and custom schedules are quoted based on access, storage, and production needs.

Core cooking-equipment reservations are included at no additional hourly charge. Assigned dry, refrigerated, and freezer storage is available subject to capacity and plan terms. Flex membership and higher are required for ongoing Factory commissary sponsorship with Environmental Health Services. A la carte use does not include ongoing commissary sponsorship or overnight storage.

Rates, availability, storage, deposits, onboarding requirements, and plan terms are confirmed before activation.

Fee Amount

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Deposit Amount

First Month's Rent for Tenants

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