Get Started

Get Started

How it Works

Carolina Commercial Kitchen is where great cooks come to cook good things. Our shared kitchen space in Charlotte, NC is unlike any other in the area. We work with local chefs and businesses in the area to help them succeed in the food industry.

Our kitchen features state-of-the-art equipment, and we guarantee that our facility will meet all of your needs. We help food truck owners or anyone wanting a bigger kitchen space for meal prep. If you want to advance your career in the food industry, learn how to get started below!

How to get started

To use the shared kitchen space at Carolina Commercial Kitchen and to become a client, please follow these easy steps.

The staff at Carolina Commercial Kitchen is always available to answer your questions, and we would love to give you a tour of the facility.

We can also help you get the permits and/or inspections you need.

Step One:

Step One:

Complete the application provided and submit it to Carolina Commercial Kitchen. We will respond as soon as possible to schedule a time for you to tour our facility and go over all pricing and additional information you will need and so we can get to know one another.

Step Two:

Step Two:

Schedule an appointment to be permitted with the Mecklenburg County Health Department and/or an inspection with the Department of Agriculture. Make sure you reference Carolina Commercial Kitchen. Every one of our clients must be permitted here regardless of previous permits. The inspections will take place while you are working at Carolina Commercial Kitchen. Once your appointment has been made, please notify Carolina Commercial Kitchen by phone or email.

You and all of your employees must be ServSafe Certified to use CCK as your commissary.

What We Offer

  • Consulting
  • Catering
  • Professional Networking
  • Research & Development
  • Culinary Passion
  • ServeSafe Class referral
  • 24/7 secure Kitchen Access
  • 24-hour Video Surveillance
  • Secure Gate Parking for Food Trucks
  • Propane Station
  • Bagged Ice Sales