Small-Batch Manufacturing for Food Innovation Teams
Produce 1,000 to 20,000+ units with confidence in our certified facility
Our 30,000 sq. ft. commercial manufacturing kitchen is built for small-batch and pilot CPG manufacturing. Located in Washington, DC, the facility is USDA-certified, FDA-registered, Whole Foods Market-approved, and Gluten-Free certified — giving your team a turnkey space to produce anywhere from 1,000 to 20,000+ units with full food safety compliance.
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Get to Shelf Without Overbuilding
Union Kitchen helps food innovation teams make exactly what they need to test, learn, and grow. Our 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility is designed for small-batch production — giving you a reliable, compliant, and efficient way to get to market. Whether you’re making a first run or refining a formula, we provide the space, equipment, and support to move fast and stay focused.
Our staff includes food safety experts with certifications in HACCP, GMP, and PCQI.
Whether you're testing a single SKU or multiple iterations, our facility helps you make exactly what you need to learn from real consumers.
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Facility Highlights
- USDA, FDA, Gluten-Free Certified: Our facility is certified for USDA Meat and Organic production, FDA compliant, and approved for Gluten-Free manufacturing. We’ve also been audited and approved by Whole Foods Market, ensuring you meet the highest retail standards.
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Cold & Frozen Pallet-Level Storage: Pallet-sized walk-in coolers and freezers, including a dedicated -10°F ice cream freezer.
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Blast Chiller: Freeze product quickly and preserve texture—especially helpful for frozen treats.
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Specialized Equipment: Ovens, mixers, extruders, steam kettles, tilt skillets, sealers, fillers, and more. Whether you’re making waffles, baked goods, or snacks, we’ve got the tools.
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High Electrical Capacity: Ready to power the equipment you need for your process.
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Freight Elevator & Loading Docks: Move cases or pallets with ease. No bottlenecks, no back doors.
OUR ADVANTAGE AS EXPERTS IN INNOVATION
- Over 10+ years working with hundreds of founders, corporate innovation teams, and international food companies on consumer-driven innovation
- Hundreds of successful product launches that have landed on more than 40,000 store shelves around the U.S.
- Integrated Ecosystem of buyers, suppliers, experts, and partners that speeds up market entry, reduces the need for capital, and drives faster, more sustainable growth.
- Our expertise is real and comes from running businesses in every part of the food system, not theory or academic research.
Our Team of Experts
Cullen Gilchrist, CEO & Founder
Elena Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer
Barney Rubin, Accelerator Director
Pablo Bravo Olle, Memberships Director