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The professional kitchen
for your food business

We facilitate a clean and safe environment with professional equipment, so you can feel comfortable focusing on your next step.

 Join our kitchen

You are in good company

We make the investment

For many (start-up) food companies, setting up professional kitchen space including equipment is a big investment that carries a high risk. Our kitchen space removes this financial risk and gives you access to a space full of high quality professional kitchen equipment.

The right kitchen for your food business

Regardless of the size of your business, we offer you a clean and professional kitchen space. We would love to invite you to come take a look in our kitchen!

 Discover the possibilities

Our customers about our kitchen

"

Kitchen Republic is where I dusted off my bagel recipe and grew in so many ways. It is the place where I meet amazing people, learn a lot and feel encouraged in whatever direction I take!

Heather

FLO'S APPETIZING

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Joining my business with Kitchen Republic has been the best decision for my business Oh Na Mi Kimchi. Highly recommended for startups and small-scale artisan businesses. Stop by and see for yourself - and don't forget to say hi to me!

Alex

OH NA MI KIMCHI

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The space is great and it has all the facilities you can dream of. You'll accelerate your business by gaining a better understanding of the food industry, meeting potentially important clients, and having a friendly work environment. Really recommended for your first (or next) food project!

Kelly

CULTCHA KOMBUCHA

Which kitchen fits your business best?

Start-Up Kitchen

  • Professional HACCP work environment and equipment
  • 24/7 access to all facilities and in-house inventory
  • Access to flexible workstations in professional kitchen

  • In-house dry, cold and freezer storage

  • Shared use of equipment, including (steam) ovens, gas stoves, blast chillers, vacuum sealer, mixers, blenders and dishwasher
  • Access to common room and office, including wifi, printer and coffee/tea

  • Full-time, part-time and weekend memberships available
  • Contract duration of at least 6 months
  • Access to Kitchen Republic network and get-togethers

from €750/month (weekend)
excluding energy costs

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Day rental

  • Access to professional HACCP work environment and equipment for 2 people

  • Access to more staff on request (additional charge)

  • Available Mon-Fri from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Guaranteed workstation of 3 workbenches

  • Includes use of 10 layer combi steamer and 4 gas burners

  • Use of dry, cold and freezer storage during the day
  • Shared use of other equipment, including blast chiller, vacuum sealer, mixers and blenders
  • Access to common room and office, including wifi, printer and coffee/tea

€350/day 
or 10-trip card €2,500

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Prefer to speak to Emiel right away?

Our kitchen manager Emiel has spent years building his own peanut butter brand from the ground up. With his experience and expertise, Emiel can tell you exactly what to expect.

Emiel Gerardu

Kitchen Manager

+31202616759

FAQ

What does a full-time membership in the startup kitchen cost?

This depends on a number of things, such as energy usage and how much storage or own equipment (space) you need. We always look for a price that suits your activity and are happy to invite you for a kitchen tour and a cup of coffee, to discuss the possibilities.

Do I need a KVK registration to become a member?

Yes, to work in our kitchen it is necessary to register with the Chamber of Commerce(KVK). On the KVK website you will find all the information you need to register.

Can I partner with delivery services such as UberEats/Home Delivered?

In recent years, we have found that our location is not ideal for setting up a dark/ cloud/delivery kitchen. The radius is not great, meaning that with 15-20 minutes of biking you only reach a small part of Amsterdam West. Additionally, we see that there is also a lot of competition on platforms like UberEats. If you depend on these types of parties, we see that many companies find it difficult to create a healthy financial situation. From an operational perspective, we recommend you pick a central location, think De Pijp or West. Should you want to use your own delivery system, our kitchen is more suitable. However, we do not allow multiple parties in our kitchen working this way at the same time.

 

Do I need certain certificate registrations to work in your kitchen?

If you want to operate with your company in our kitchen, it is necessary that you have a registration with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK). In addition, it is not necessary that you have an HACCP certificate, but we do ask you to prepare a hygiene plan. Kitchen Republic offers its customers its own hygiene code. This states the responsibilities of both the tenant and Kitchen Republic. In complying with these rules, you comply with the correct production methods and with the regulations set by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

What kind of equipment is in start-up and scale-up kitchens?

In our start-up and scale up kitchen you will find all the equipment you would expect in a professional kitchen. Ovens, gas burners, walk-in coolers and freezer, blast chillers (3x 10-layer), vacuum sealers and mixers. A membership also provides space in our cold,- freezer and dry storage.

Can/should I bring my own equipment/machines?

In our kitchen you will find enough equipment that you would expect in a professional kitchen. If certain equipment is essential for your production, you can place it in our kitchen by mutual agreement. Our kitchen manager will help you with this issue.

Are there any other locations besides the kitchen in Amsterdam?

No unfortunately, at the moment we can only be found in Amsterdam.

Can I book your event space for my event?

For sure! We welcome guests for all kinds of events, from Corporate meetings, innovation sprints, workshops, creative brainstorming sessions, consumer panels, investor dinners and much more!

Is Kitchen Republic's event space suitable for hosting a cooking workshop?

Unfortunately, our space is not suitable for hosting a cooking workshop as our kitchen is intended for professional use only. However, we can refer you to our nice neighbor Peter Pan Cooking Studio!

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