Revolving Test Kitchen
The next great food business will be created here. Make it yours.
Our newly renovated and completely re-imagined Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) is a shared culinary workspace in Lawrence, complete with multiple prep and cook spaces and dry and cold storage. But it’s so much more than just a shared commercial kitchen. It’s a springboard for aspiring, local food service entrepreneurs to launch their dreams with the support of experts in food and business.
It will accommodate a cross section of food businesses, including food trucks, catering companies, small batch manufacturers and food delivery companies.
Why a Shared Kitchen?
There are a lot reasons, including the lack of local commercial kitchen space, long-term lease costs, and high overhead with a commercial kitchen facility. We take care of all of that. You focus on making and selling food.
Hours of Operation
We are open for food production from 4 a.m. to midnight, with 24-hour access. Space is booked on a first-come, first-served policy. Members reserve times through an online platform.
What’s covered?
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All utilities (water/sewer, electric, gas)
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Trash and recycling
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Internet
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Property tax
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Basic kitchen supplies, wares, and cleaning products
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Management of the facility & schedule
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Professional cleaning service
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Equipment maintenance and upgrades
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Food safety auditing
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Member meetings & Roundtable discussions
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Social media posts and newsletter features on your business
How much does it cost?
To help you keep costs down as you build your business, we’ve made RTK very affordable.
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$350 refundable deposit
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Monthly base rent of $350, for 10 hours of designated kitchen time
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Additional kitchen time - $35/hour
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Dry Storage Shelf - $15/month
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Fridge Shelf - $20/month
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Freezer Shelf - $20/month
Who are the people behind RTK?
The RTK is a collaboration among the Lawrence Partnership, Lupoli Companies, Northern Essex Community College, the City of Lawrence and EforAll/EparaTodos, and is managed and operated by Foundation Kitchen.
Does your food business need help taking advantage of digital tools?
420 Common Street, Lawrence, MA
Street parking available
Start the application process today.
ALUMNI
Angie Jimenez
Owner, Bocaditos
Bocaditos LLC, which will offer Latin-inspired dishes, appetizers and desserts from scratch using the freshest ingredients, served for the fast food environment. This talented entrepreneur is ready to bring her restaurant to the next level using locally sourced food to connect with the community.
Danny Torres
Owner, El Encanto
El Encanto, is a family restaurant operated by father and son who in combination have more than 30 years of experience in the kitchen industry. It was founded in Lawrence MA in 2018. Before they opened their doors father and son have worked in different restaurants and hotels with different kinds of food, from Italian to Lebanese! Our goal is to provide our customers the very freshest with the best quality and the best taste of food available at the best price with an impeccable service that keeps our guests coming back.
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Raymond Gonzalez
Owner, CocoRays
CocoRay's is a Puerto Rican / Mexican fusion restaurant with the "best tacos in town"! Led by Raymond Gonzalez, CocoRay's started out as a big red food truck that would travel throughout the city and is how Ray first captured many community members' hearts. CocoRay's was the first resident in the RTK and our most recent graduate! Now located on Parker Street, the restaurant has set up a permanent brick'n'motar location and extended the menu to include smoothies, more Boriquen dishes, and much more!
