Crafted Kitchen was a fundamental step in the path our business has gone in. It was an amazing experience where we learned a lot not just of the industry but of ourselves and what we were capable of. Cindi was more than just an owner, she was an advisor and mentor and we couldn't be where we are today without that important step we took thru Crafted. read more

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Finding a commercial kitchen in Long Beach was a bit challenge until I found Crafted Kitchen LA! I had been struggling for over a year, dealing with misleading information, no callbacks, and even being discouraged from starting my business. I was almost ready to give up, but then I stumbled across Crafted Kitchen's website and decided to give it one last shot. I submitted my info, picked a callback time, and guess what? Cindi actually called me back! That alone was a shock after dealing with unresponsive places. She not only explained the process clearly but also gave me the motivation and confidence to get out there and test my niche. Cindi isn't just knowledgeable--she genuinely wants food entrepreneurs to succeed. She provides guidance, options, and real support without being pushy. I've spoken to a few too many people from the city, the food trucks, and commercial kitchens. I can say Cindi gave me the most accurate information and goes beyond to help me. Thanks to her, I'm finally moving forward with my business in Compton City, and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you Cindi for giving me this opportunity. If you're serious about starting your food business and need a reliable, professional, and welcoming shared kitchen, Crafted Kitchen LA is the place! read more

Crafted Kitchen is a great concept for chefs/cooks or those in the food/restaurant business to prepare dishes as well as have presentations. On January 13th I attended the session sponsored by LACMA featuring James Beard awardee, Michael Twitty. The kitchen we were in held approximately 20 and Michael spoke about spices. Additionally, he prepared his famous matzo ball gumbo. I had never had matzo ball but the dish was well prepared and very tasty. Crafted Kitchen is an excellent venue for those wanting to showcase their talents without having the expensive overhead to secure a brick-mortar venue. There was plenty of street parking on Sante Fe. read more

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I had the pleasure of filming a project at Craft Kitchen, which is a gem in the Arts District. While filming, I had the opportunity to speak to the owner Cindi, whose energy and spirit is magnetic. The kitchen in which I filmed had state of the art equipment, and I was very impressed with the space. Cindi is providing a unique opportunity for chefs and cooks alike, and they're all doing well! I'm definitely looking forward to going back to try all of the amazing dishes coming out of Craft Kitchen, and enjoying the experience!! read more

Good solution for entrepreneurs in the food industry. The management is a key to operate. The communication is excellent. Thank you Crafted Kitchen. read more

The owner is amazing‼ I showed up not knowing that I needed to call and make a appointment. She say me anyways and on top of that it was a Monday and she was sick. She went out of her way to help me. She is truly an advocate for small business and woman. She was such a blessing. Very kind and knowledgeable‼ read more

I've been a member of Crafted Kitchen for almost 7 years. Cindi has created an inspiring place to come to work and built a community of culinary creatives who all help each other out. There is a thoughtful touch in everything at Crafted and they really have their members backs. Mikey, the kitchen manager is a huge help with any questions or help I ever need. Couldn't have made it without this incredible team. If you're looking to start your food biz, this is the (only) place! I love the test kitchen for shooting content too! read more

This review is based on the facility. On Cleanliness: Super CLEAN!!! You can practically eat off the floor. I didn't see any dust, spills, crumbs, nothing. It is so sterile. On Design: Updated newly renovated feel. Everything is well lit, not migraine blinding, but you don't have to squint or anything. A sleek minimalist feel, very functional, spacious. Bathrooms are set with the best Home touches but still has a commercial clean feel. Parking: this is the fault in our stars.. you have to hunt for parking. Read signs carefully. They have a limited parking lot and it probably costs a fortune and probably needs to be booked in advance. Overall: if I were a catering company I'd totally invest in this. It's worth the money. Seemed to be well equipped. Functional easy to work in space. Comfortable and centrally located. read more

Highly recommend anyone who is getting started in the industry to give this place a try. It was highly referred by other small business, and once I got there, I realized so many the heavy hitters in the L.A food scene were operating out of this facility. On top of that, they are affordable, flexile, and extremely knowledge professionals who run the space. Along with the impeccably clean and joyful environment of the space, the greatest asset was being a part of this network of amazing culinary creatives who are supportive and resourceful. read more

We've been tenants for almost one year now and I have to admit that Cindi has built something quite special at Crafted Kitchen. First off - it is a modern kitchen commissary with everything you need in a kitchen, which is kept meticulously clean and sparkling. Second, it is a hotbed of young, up and coming brands to network and get inspired by coming into work surrounded with like minded professionals. Third, you get to work with someone passionate about what they do. Cindi works probably harder than you and so to see that kind of dedication is really amazing and just makes you wanna put your best foot forward as well. Very much recommended place to work out of and bravo Cindi for building such a great community here in the Arts District! read more

If you are looking for the right place to start or expand your food business in Los Angeles, look no further. Everything at Crafted Kitchen reminds you every day that it was conceived and designed by someone with a true passion for food (and those who make it) who fully understands and supports small business owners in their crazy, arduous journey to get their business off the ground and make their dream a reality. One feels this support and empowerment, not just by looking at the top-quality, state-of-the-art facility and sparkling, constantly-maintained equipment, but also through the energy that fills this beautiful, bright place at any time of the day or night. The sense of community and positive reinforcement that the makers provide to each other throughout their time working side-to-side in the kitchen is simply priceless. And the laughter! And the food shared! And the "2 cents" of your station neighbor who suddenly unties a situation you thought has no solution! It is such a pleasure to work in this kitchen every day, and an investment I will never regret. The plans offered let you start with a small, low-risk monthly fee, with the possibility to grow naturally when these big orders start pouring left and right! read more

We have been working out of this kitchen for almost two years. The community is incredible and Cindi is an amazing hands on owner who will do whatever she can to support the businesses in her community. Without this place - my business would not be possible. read more

I've worked in plenty of kitchens over the past ten years of my life. From quickservice to fine dining, home kitchens, and industrial bottling facilities.....nothing has compared to the experience of working in Crafted Kitchen's shared kitchen. The most impressive thing about this place isn't the sheer massive amount of space that is hidden behind a brick wall in DTLA. It isn't the ridiculous amount of new and well kept equipment that was available to me. It isn't that somehow, even though somebody is almost always cooking (or baking or prepping)24/7, this facility is still the most immaculate I have ever been in. The most impressive thing to me was the huge community of other tiny businesses that came together under one roof. No matter how close I came to missing catering delivery deadlines, or realized I didn't have a crucial ingredient, or wanted to trash a recipe because one customer didn't like it...there was always someone else to push me to the finish line, swoop in and give me some onions, or tell me that maybe that customer wouldn't know good food if it bit them (or why they might be right!). The companies that I worked alongside became trusted colleagues and friends. We all shared that unspoken kitchen bond. Running the culinary side for a tiny, brand new, independent catering company in LA is more than a bit daunting. Crafted Kitchen was the place that made everything possible and made everything easier. The amount of work that Cindi (the owner) puts into Crafted Kitchen is mind boggling. I have seen her get up to the roof with a technician like she's spider woman. She has climbed ladders to help me reset a ceiling outlet. She has helped me find the equipment I needed because I was too frazzled to realize that the blender was right in front of my face. She has layed in puddles of dish water to stop a leak. She has given me some of the best advice that a young woman needs to hear...about staffing, marketing, self-evaluating, and most importantly knowing that you are just as worthy and strong and experienced as any of your counterparts in this business. And I literally never saw Cindi not somewhere at Crafted, whether it was 8am, 6pm, or 2am. She's a real superwoman. Oh! And let me tell you one more thing. THE KITCHENS ARE AIR CONDITIONED! You heard me right. As somebody who has been stuck on the grill when it's 100+ outside and the air blowing in is just as hot as the fire in front of you having air conditioning in the kitchen was the ultimate luxury. Thank you Crafted! For this and so much more. read more

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I own and run a meal prep and catering service company (Fannyb00 Eats & Sweets) and use crafted kitchen for all of my orders. This has been my first shared kitchen space experience and I do enjoy it. It's readily available and Haley and Cindi are always helpful. Never have I had any issues with booking times or getting anything I need. The facility is spacious, very clean, and the other businesses that use it are headed by friendly informative people I hope to one day call my friends. It's felt like "home" as far as kitchens go from the first time I stepped foot inside. I love how secure it is and all the amenities. read more

First time here. Amazing space! Will write more after indulging in the entire experience! Looking forward to the food pairing with one of the Arts District favorite breweries, Indie Brewing. read more

Crafted Kitchen - Kitchen Incubators Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Crafted Kitchen is a top-class solution for entrepreneurs in the food industry. Like in every industry, management is key to operations and Crafted's staff is exemplary in creating the ideal work environment. The rules are explained thoroughly and communication is excellent with Haley and Cindi. The community and staff maintain a high standard, working together to clean and keep a spotless facility. Crafted has top-of-the-line equipment, a prime location in the Arts District, flexible payment tiers and an easy-to-use user portal for scheduling. I've been at competitors and there really is no comparison. If you're looking for a commercial kitchen solution, look no further. Thank you Haley and Cindi! read more

As a chef and food entrepreneur I've worked in many kitchens and even built my own in NYC- Now here in Los Angeles, Crafted Kitchen is my home. It's a place where I've had the great opportunity to create, meet other likeminded peers and build a new business. Cindi Thompson and her team are stellar. They care and are a vast source of knowledge in the food community. I'm grateful to them and love this place. It also just happens to be the best commissary kitchen I've ever seen! Highly recommend- read more

Shout out to Michelle, Francoise & Haley for the incredible job they do in supporting all of the vendors, one of whom is me - Unity Bagels, who share space at Crafted Kitchen. Got some great tips from them that helped me expedite my prep. Thank You ! read more

Crafted Kitchen proves an essential building block for any new food services company in Los Angele. From the pristine shared production kitchen - fully certified and with competitive amenities - to the retail-friendly kitchen (rentable by the hour), to the camera-ready Test Kitchen, Crafted Kitchen provides a unique 360 experience. It is part facilitator and part community building platform. The kitchen's proximity to local purveyors, Smorgasburg LA, Grand Central Market and the entire east side community make Crafted Kitchen the ideal location for any food artisan. read more