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Central Kitchen

Commercial Kitchen in San Rafael

About Our Central Kitchen

Every day, our Central Kitchen nourishes over 500 children at our Children’s Centers across Marin, preparing and distributing nutritious meals.  We serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks, often featuring fresh produce from our Production Farm. This effort is made possible through funding from the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Working in partnership with Vivalon Café in San Rafael, our Central Kitchen also provides meal services to older adults at multiple community sites throughout Marin County.

Rent Our Commercial Kitchen

We are currently accepting new kitchen tenants! Our fully equipped, 2,000 sq. ft. Central Kitchen in San Rafael is available 24/7, with peak availability on weekday afternoons and evenings. Staff are on-site Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: 4308 Redwood Highway #100, San Rafael, CA 94903
Availability: 24/7 access (primarily afternoons/evenings)

Rental Requirements:

  • Minimum 8 hours of kitchen use per week
  • All food must be prepared on-site
  • $1M liability insurance coverage
  • $500 refundable security deposit

Discounts available for nonprofits, weekend use, and off-peak hours. 

Included Amenities:

  • Walk-in fridge & freezer
  • 6-burner range + convection & conventional ovens
  • 60-gallon steam kettle, 40-gallon tilting skillet
  • Hobart mixer, Robot Coupe, piston-filler
  • Dishwasher, mop & prep sinks, RFP washable surfaces

Kitchen and Storage Rental Rates

Hours Per Week Hourly Rate
8-9 Hours $63/hr
10-19 Hours $58/hr
20-29 Hours $47/hr
30+Hours $32/hr

Minimum use of 8 hours per week. Discounts available for nonprofits, weekend use, and off-peak hours.

Type of Storage Cost Per Square Feet Cost Per 4’x2′ Rack
Dry Storage $11/sq ft $88/Rack
Refrigerator, Freezer, or Gas/Electric Appliance Storage $17/sq ft $136/Rack

Minimum use of 8 hours per week. Discounts available for nonprofits, weekend use, and off-peak hours.

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For any additional question contact us at kitchen@camarin.org

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