I know some other posters have put the word out on here before, Figured I would try my luck. I am looking for a small rental kitchen or shared space kitchen to operate from. I am a professional chef, own a monster smoker and am looking at catering rigs/food trucks currently. I have worked for years in the corporate environment and still do, but I think it's high time i use my talents to build something for mine and my family's future. seems like the perfect time to be a flexible mobile working unit vs. brick and mortar for the time being anyways.any good leads will be payed in smoked meats;)

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Posted by OTIS2

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Posted on 12/3/20 at 8:27 pm to Viceroy_Fizzlebottom

Where?

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Posted by gumbo2176

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Posted on 12/3/20 at 8:56 pm to Viceroy_Fizzlebottom

I have a good friend that has a kitchen in his bar in N.O. in the uptown area. Not sure what his situation is at the moment as he's had a few folks come and go since he installed his kitchen in his bar several years ago.

With this Covid crap going on, it could be open for use. You could give it a look to see if it fits your needs if it is available.

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Posted by Btrtigerfan

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Posted on 12/3/20 at 9:26 pm to Viceroy_Fizzlebottom

It's probably too large, but the Ascension Parish government has a place at Lamar Dixon called the commissary that they lease out. It was built to help startup food businesses.

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Posted by ldts

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Posted on 12/4/20 at 8:52 am to Viceroy_Fizzlebottom

Not sure if it fits what you're looking for, the ag center at LSU has a food business incubator that includes a rental kitchen.

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Posted by hungryone

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Posted on 12/5/20 at 7:05 am to Viceroy_Fizzlebottom

I’ve got no leads on kitchens, but consider participating in the red stick farmers markets. Management can be a hassle, but their markets serve as good aggregators of food conscious people. Exposure there will help to build a brand, and volume can be surprisingly high though it is very seasonal and weather driven.

Will also say that a food truck owning friend managed to get a gig at a large petrochemical plant and makes good, steady money that way. If you have any interest and connections with plant managers, it can be a lucrative model.

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Posted by MikeBRLA