Port Kitchens

A co-working commercial kitchen community located near Lake Merritt atop the Kaiser Center Mall. Our commissary kitchen facility is equipped with well maintained, professional grade, food preparation equipment.

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About Us

We are a resource for food businesses of all scales, from first time business owners to seasoned vets. The Port Kitchens management team has decades of experience in all facets of the food and beverage industry, culinary education, and consulting. Our mission is to curate a community where chefs and food professionals can work together to build their businesses.

We have members that range from start-up artisan packaged food product companies, to well-established, high-volume caterers. Port Kitchens is more than just shared kitchen space, we are an integrated ecosystem that helps individuals and businesses achieve and exceed their professional goals.

Kitchen Basics

Size: 2400 Sq. Ft.┊Hours of Operation: 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

Small Equipment

Robot Coupe Food Processor
Food Dehydrator
Vacuum Sealer
Sheet Trays
Mixing Bowls
Cutting Boards
Pots & Pans
Vegetable Washer
Strainers
Large Equipment

3 Standard Ovens
4 Full-Sheet Convection Ovens
8 Burner Range
30qt Hobart Mixer
40 gal Steam Kettle
15 gal Tilt Skillet
36" Flat-top Griddle
24" Charbroiler
36" Salamander
2 Chamber Cook & Hold Smoker Oven
2 Walk-in Refrigerators
Walk-in & Reach-in Freezers
Other Amenities

Commercial Dishwashing Area with Hi-Temp Dishwasher
Kitchen Towel Service
Rentable Dry & Cold Storage
2 Dry Storage Pantries
Locking Security Cage for Packaging or Personal Equipment
Event Venue

Port Kitchens is located inside Port Workspaces, which is home to a gorgeous 12,500 sq.ft. event venue, The Overlook. The Overlook has an indoors capacity of up to 2,200 people, and features the Garden Room, which looks onto the Historic Kaiser Center Rooftop Garden, as well as a beautifully restored Interior Bar & Lounge. The Overlook's signature rooftop terrace is Oakland's largest outdoor rooftop venue, which can hold up to 650, and boasts a newly remodeled Rooftop Bar, a perfect foreground to the stunning views of Lake Merritt. The Overlook is available for private and open-to-the-public event bookings, so reach out to inquire further. Submit a request below for additional information.

Many of our members are preferred food caterers partnered with THE OVERLOOK. A wide variety of events from weddings and birthday parties, to corporate holiday parties and product launches, for groups from 50 to 750 happen throughout the year, and Port Kitchens is in the unique position of being able to pass on catering opportunities to qualified Kitchen Members. Additionally, the venues are available for our members to rent at a discounted rate.

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Preferred Vendor Partners

Port Kitchens Members

Port Kitchens is excited to explore partnership opportunities with members who provide event-based services, such as catering, beverage, or reusable dinnerware. Qualified prospective partners become eligible after 3 months of Port Kitchens membership, and can request more information about becoming a preferred partner with Port Kitchens management.