As Featured On: Housewives of NJ  ·  201 Magazine  ·  Rutgers Innovation Center  ·  Bergen Health & Life  ·  The Record
Hawthorne, New Jersey  ·  24/7 Facility

Where Food Businesses Are Born

Fully licensed, certified incubator commercial kitchens for bakeries, caterers, meal prep, and food truck operators. Flexible hours, competitive rates.

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10+
Years Operating
100s
Businesses Launched
24/7
Kitchen Access
365
Days a Year
NJ Commercial Kitchens interior
What It's All About

Supporting Our Culinary Entrepreneurs

NJ Commercial Kitchens is a fully equipped kitchen incubator that provides the space, tools, and flexibility to help you launch and grow your food business. From baked goods and custom cakes to catering, meal assembly and delivery — we have a solution for you.

We accommodate everyone from a small startup needing just a few hours a month to full-time commercial kitchen tenants. Our facility is spacious, immaculately maintained, and stocked with professional-grade equipment.

Over 10+ years we've helped hundreds of businesses find their footing. Some settle at a comfortable scale; others grow so fast we build them custom dedicated kitchens. We'll build a model that works for you.

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Housewives of New Jersey 201 Magazine Rutgers Innovation Center Bergen Health & Life The Record
How It Works

Everything You Need to Run a Serious Food Business

Our fully licensed and certified facility is designed to support every stage of your food journey — from your first batch to high-volume production.

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Fully Equipped Kitchens

Professional-grade commercial equipment for baking, catering, meal prep, and more — everything you need without the capital investment.

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Flexible Timeshare Scheduling

Book kitchen time via Google Calendar. A level-based monthly rate scales with your hours, from a few per month to full-time use.

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24/7, Year-Round Access

We never close. Reserve the blocks that work for your schedule — early mornings, late nights, weekends, or holidays.

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Cold & Dry Storage

Rolling rack storage for your ingredients and equipment, plus optional refrigeration, freezer, and pallet storage.

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Licensed & Certified

Fully licensed facility. We can also arrange on-site ServSafe certification courses so you're legally ready from day one.

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Scale With Your Growth

Add hours as your volume grows. For high-demand operations, we've built fully custom dedicated kitchens for our top tenants.

Food trucks at NJ Commercial Kitchens
Food Truck Operators

Got a Food Truck? We Have Overnight Parking.

No need for a separate commissary arrangement. We offer designated overnight parking for your truck right alongside your kitchen time blocks — a convenient all-in-one solution.

Only need a few hours a month? No problem. We can easily build a smaller-scale timeshare to fit your schedule and budget.

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Success Stories

Businesses That Started Right Here

We're proud to have been the launchpad for some of New Jersey's most beloved food brands.

Kara's Kakes
Dana's Bakery
No Fuss Lunch
Kitten and the Bear
Homespun Chili
Red Ribbon Pretzel Co.
Guac Spot
From Scratch — Ridgewood
Shannon's Eyes on the Pies
Natural Vert Granola
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Give us a call or send a message — we're happy to walk you through everything in detail.


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How do I get started?+
Call to arrange a tour. By law you'll need a ServSafe certification (Food Handlers License) — available online or we can arrange an instructor at our facility. You'll also need food product liability insurance; we recommend FLIP or your own agent.
How does the timeshare system work?+
We have a level system where your monthly rate is based on booked hours — like your own timeshare in a commercial kitchen. We provide a rolling rack for your ingredients and equipment. Refrigeration, freezer, and pallet storage are also available.
What are your hours?+
We're a 24/7, 365-day facility. Kitchen time is booked through a shared Google Calendar so you can reserve the exact blocks that fit your production schedule.
How does cleaning work?+
We provide daily cleaning, but tenants must leave the kitchen in good condition for the next user. This shared responsibility keeps the facility professional and ready for everyone.
What if I only need a few hours a month?+
That's perfectly fine. We can easily build a smaller-scale timeshare arrangement — there's no commitment that doesn't work for you.
How do I scale as my business grows?+
We've watched hundreds of businesses grow over 10+ years. Some settle into a schedule; others grow so much we build them custom dedicated kitchens. We work with you to design the right model at every stage.
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Whether you're a startup ready to launch or an established operation looking for more capacity, we'll find the right fit. Call, email, or fill out the form and we'll be in touch shortly.

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Address27 Utter Ave, Hawthorne NJ 07506
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Phone845-490-1201  |  845-216-1696
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EmailNJCommercialkitchens@gmail.com
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ContactJacob VanDenBerg

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