What You Need to Rent a Commercial Kitchen in Washington
A plain-language checklist for food businesses planning to use shared kitchen space in Duvall.
Documents to have ready
Requirements depend on your menu and business model, and we confirm them with you during onboarding. Always check with your regulator for the rules that apply to your products.
Washington business license
A current Washington business license for your food business.
Food-business permit or WSDA approval
Depending on what you make and how you sell it, this may come from your local health department or the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We help by providing the facility information your regulator asks for.
Food Worker Cards
Everyone who handles food in the kitchen needs a current Washington Food Worker Card.
Liability insurance
A certificate of commercial general liability insurance that names the kitchen operator and the property owner as additional insureds.
From first message to first batch
- You send an inquiry describing your products, schedule, and storage needs.
- We review fit together: licensing, equipment, storage, and how your production works alongside café operations.
- You provide your documents and we confirm any requirements specific to your menu.
- We schedule your onboarding walkthrough and your first production block.
Certain production methods, such as high-smoke cooking, strong-odor processes, or specialized processing, need advance approval so they work alongside café operations. Tell us about your process and we will let you know.