We are fully licensed and inspected by the City of Chicago and offer more than your average kitchen
We have the ability to accommodate many facets of the food preparation industry such as Food Trucks (Mobile Food Vendors), Caterers, Push-cart Vendors, Test Kitchens, Meal Delivery Services, and any other food based operation that requires cooking, food preparation, and/or food storage.
Our facility offers various sizes of dry storage as well as cooler/freezer storage. Mobile Food Vendors have a separate drive in garage to discharge grey water and refill potable water.
Chicago Smoke Kitchen Service Rates
FOOD TRUCKS
At this time Chicago Smoke Ltd is not accepting new food truck applications.
Truck storage with a dock door starts at $700 per month – includes:
- Shared Kitchen agreement, 24 hour access to the kitchen (billed at a separate rate), commercial lease for truck/dry storage and access to kitchen and commissary garage (for discharging grey water and refilling potable water).
- 250-500 square feet of indoor dry storage. (Storage units vary)
- Approximately 350-550 square feet of outdoor space for Food Truck and personal vehicle storage
CATERING COMPANIES
Security deposit of $1000 – includes:
- Shared Kitchen agreement and 24 hour access to kitchen
KITCHEN RATES FOR ALL RENTERS (including Catering Companies and Food Trucks)
$24 Per Hour – Kitchen rent gives tenant the following privileges:
- Access to 2 prep tables, 2 appliances, up to 3 people, triple compartment sinks, dishwasher.
- Use of outdoor garbage container, recycle container and oil receptacle.
$36 Per Hour – Kitchen rent gives tenant the following privileges:
- Access to 3 prep tables, 3 appliances, up to 5 people, triple compartment sinks and dishwasher
- Use of outdoor garbage container, recycle container and oil receptacle
$48 Per Hour – Kitchen rent gives tenant the following privileges:
- Access to 4 prep tables, 4 appliances, up to 7 people, triple compartment sinks and dishwasher
- Use of outdoor garbage container, recycle container and oil receptacle
$60 Per Hour – Kitchen rent gives tenant the following privileges:
- Access to 5 prep tables, 5 appliances, up to 9 people, triple compartment sinks and dishwasher
- Use of outdoor garbage container, recycle container and oil receptacle
$100 Per Hour* – Kitchen rent gives tenant the following privileges:
- Access to all appliances and prep tables
- Maximum occupancy up to 25 people
- Use of outdoor garbage container, recycle container and oil receptacle
*Regardless of $100 per hour rate no one company will have exclusive access to the entire kitchen. Regular customers will always have the ability to use a table, appliance dishwasher, etc.*
WAlK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER**
- 3 Ft. Long Shelf ($30 Per Month)
- 4 Ft. Long Shelf ($40 Per Month)
- 5 Ft. Long Shelf ($50 Per Month)
** All Rates Are Priced Per Shelf **
– Kitchen rates apply to food truck operators in addition to base rent.
– Dry storage for catering companies may be available upon request.
– Chicago Smoke Kitchen does not provide small ware, cook ware or any other of the sort.