Licensed commercial kitchen space in Washington, DC
Union Kitchen is a certified shared commercial kitchen at 1625 Eckington Place NE. Members license access to production space, shared equipment and cold storage by the month, so you can make your product in a facility buyers already recognize.
- Membership from $899 to $3,290 a month
- 30,000 square feet, USDA, FDA and Gluten-Free certified
- Whole Foods approved facility
- First case to full pallet in the same building
Tell us what you're making
Two quick steps. Right after, you'll book a short intro call with our team, and we'll set up your kitchen tour on that call.
What your membership includes
Every tier gets the same facility, the same certifications and the same food safety team. Tiers differ only by how many equipment days you hold each month.
Certified production space
USDA, FDA and Gluten-Free certified, with GMP and HACCP-certified staff on site.
Shared commercial equipment
Booked by the day: 2, 5, 8 or unlimited equipment days a month.
Cold storage on site
Blast chillers and walk-in cold storage, so your cold chain stays in one building.
Loading docks and a freight elevator
The infrastructure that decides whether you can take a pallet order.
Multi-category production
Frozen, refrigerated, beverage, snacks and more.
Office space
High-speed internet, a printer and conference space for meetings.
Four tiers. One facility.
| Tier | Monthly | Equipment days | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D | $899 | 2 a month | Recipe work and first cases |
| Essentials | $999 | 5 a month | Markets and first wholesale accounts |
| Production Pro | $1,399 | 8 a month | Standing retail orders and the build toward pallets |
| Premium | $3,290 | Unlimited | Full pallet production on your own schedule |
Some specialized equipment carries an additional fee. Our General Manager helps you pick a tier based on your batch size and volume. For how kitchen costs add up, see How much a commercial kitchen costs in DC.
Brands that grew here
Union Kitchen members are food and beverage businesses at every stage, from a first case for a farmers market to standing retail orders. These brands produced at Union Kitchen on their way to retail shelves:
Want help getting from idea to shelf, not just a kitchen? Union Kitchen is the official partner of the First Run Accelerator.
From first call to first batch
Fill out the form
Two quick steps. Tell us what you make and where you are today.
Intro call
A short call with our team about your product and volume.
Tour the kitchen
45 minutes walking the space, weekdays and weekends.
Start producing
Pick your tier, get your licenses in place and book your first equipment days.
You produce under your own business licenses, not Union Kitchen's. The order of DC licenses is in our step-by-step guide to licensing a food business in DC.
Commercial kitchen space in DC: common questions
How much does commercial kitchen space cost in DC at Union Kitchen?
Membership runs $899 to $3,290 a month. Every tier includes the same certified facility; tiers differ by equipment days: 2 on R&D, 5 on Essentials, 8 on Production Pro and unlimited on Premium. Some specialized equipment carries an additional fee.
Is there hourly access?
No. Membership is monthly, because most food businesses need regular production days, cold storage and a consistent schedule. If you only need a single production day, ask about a day pass on your intro call.
Do I need my own licenses?
Yes. Every food business that sells to the public needs its own licenses, and you can't produce under Union Kitchen's. Our DC licensing guide walks through the order.
What kinds of products can I make here?
Packaged foods and beverages across categories, including frozen, refrigerated, beverage and snacks. Tell us what you make on the form and we'll confirm on the intro call.
Is Union Kitchen certified for retail buyers?
Yes. The facility is USDA certified, FDA certified, Gluten-Free certified and Whole Foods approved.
Can I see the kitchen first?
Yes. After the form, you'll book a short intro call, and we'll set up a 45-minute tour on that call. Tours run weekdays and weekends.
Ready to make it here?
1625 Eckington Place NE, Washington, DC. Questions first? support@unionkitchen.com or 301-818-1701.