An inspiring space equipped and ready to realize your dreams.
The Crowded Cookhouse is a licensed, shared-use commercial food production facility in Lancaster, PA. We are fully stocked with professional-grade equipment and tools, and provide many of the services and amenities enjoyed by private establishments. Sure, it’s a little small – but bookings in the main kitchen are private so you’ll have the place to yourself.
There is also a small prep space that can be rented independently of the main kitchen at a lower cost – perfect for times when you don’t need to use any heavy equipment.
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The Cookhouse is a great place to launch your food concept. Our members run the gamut from startups to experienced food vendors. We host several kitchen-wide events throughout the year and have quarterly cooperative deep cleaning sessions that are great for networking & getting to know the other members. One of the biggest barriers to starting a food business in Lancaster is the expense of building or leasing a commercial kitchen. Additionally, the operating costs of running a large kitchen are astronomically high.
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Crowded Cookhouse can dramatically reduce your startup and/or operating costs and can greatly reduce the risk of starting a new food business.
Kitchen hilights
Cookhouse Amenities
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Heat & AC
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Monthly Pest Control
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Garbage & Recycling Service
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Dishwashing Area with Solutions
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24/7 Video Surveillance
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Mops, Brooms, Cleaning Supplies
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Regular Hood Cleaning
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Security System
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Free Wi Fi
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Towel & Apron Service
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Private Lockers
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24/7 Access, 365 Day a Year
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Motion-activated Security Lighting
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Cooking Oil Recycling
Cookhouse Equipment
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6 Burner Vulcan Range
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Bakers Pride Cyclone Convection Oven
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1000 lb Ice Machine
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Half-Size Convection Oven
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Hobart Meat Slicer
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Immersion Blender
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Wide Selection of Cookware
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12 qt Hobart Mixer
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6 qt KitchenAid Mixer
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Assorted Small Appliances
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7 Stainless Steel Prep Tables
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12″ Impulse Sealer
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Meat Grinder, Sausage Stuffer
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Assorted Stock Pots, up to 60 q
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Various Portioning Scales
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Walk-in Cooler
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2 Freezers
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Pot, Hand & Prep Sinks
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Assorted Baking Pans
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Bakers Racks
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20 qt Pressure Canner