Work after hours
Our cafe closes and the kitchen is yours. Prep overnight, package early, and be out before the morning rush — on your schedule, not ours.
After-Hours Commercial Kitchen
Your kitchen after ours closes.
Fast Break Cafe rents out our licensed commercial kitchen in the evenings and overnight — fully equipped space for caterers, bakers, food trucks, and food entrepreneurs to build their business without the overhead of their own buildout.
Eve + OvernightAccess 7 days a week
LicensedHealth-permitted facility
From $9/hrOn monthly plans
Why rent here
A real commercial kitchen, ready when you are
Skip the permits, the equipment loans, and the lease. Step into a health-department-approved kitchen and start producing the day you're approved.
Fully licensed
A permitted commercial space so you can legally produce for catering, farmers markets, wholesale, and cottage-food sales.
Equipped & ready
Commercial ranges, ovens, prep tables, mixers, and wash stations — shared gear that would cost a fortune to buy yourself.
Who it's for
Built for food businesses on the rise
If you're outgrowing your home kitchen or need licensed space to go legit, you'll fit right in.
What's included
Everything you need on the line
Shared access to the full kitchen. [CONFIRM YOUR EXACT EQUIPMENT LIST] — the items below are typical of what Fast Break can offer.
Cooking & prep
Commercial gas range & ovens, stainless prep tables, commercial mixer, refrigeration, and 3-compartment + prep sinks. [EDIT TO MATCH YOUR GEAR]
Behind the scenes
Dish & sanitation station, dry and cold storage rentals, loading/parking access for load-in and load-out, and basic cleaning supplies.
Pricing
Simple hourly plans — the more you book, the less you pay
Monthly plans run on a 12-month agreement to align with health-department licensing. Short-term agreements add a 15% surcharge and require health-department approval. Hours beyond your plan are billed as overage. [ADJUST ANY RATE TO FIT YOUR COSTS]
| Hours / month | Hourly rate | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|
| 80+ hours Best value | $9.00/hr | $720/mo |
| 64 hours | $9.50/hr | $608/mo |
| 48 hours | $10.00/hr | $480/mo |
| 32 hours | $10.50/hr | $336/mo |
| 16 hours | $11.00/hr | $176/mo |
| 8 hours | $12.50/hr | $100/mo |
Flexible options
$20/hr
Pay-as-you-go under a standing agreement. One-time $300 refundable deposit.
$10/hr
The 48-hour monthly plan — steady access for a growing catering or wholesale operation.
$30/hr
Single booking for a one-off event, photo shoot, or trial run. No agreement required.
Storage add-ons
Storage that stays put
Lock in dedicated space so your ingredients and equipment are here when you are.
Dry storage
- Individual shelf (18"×24")$10/mo
- Your own shelf unit (no electric)$5/sq ft
- Your own freezer (with electric)$6/sq ft
Cold storage
- Cooler shelf (18"×24")$12/mo
- Cooler speed rack$50/mo
How it works
From tour to first shift in four steps
1
Book a tour
Come see the space and talk through your needs, production volume, and the hours that work for you.
2
Apply & get approved
Submit your application with your business license, insurance, and food-safety credentials. We confirm you're a fit.
3
Pick your plan
Choose a monthly plan or drop-in, add any storage, sign the agreement, and place your deposit.
4
Get to work
Receive your access details and scheduling info, then start cooking during your after-hours window.
Requirements for renters
What you'll need
To keep the kitchen compliant and everyone protected, renters provide: [CONFIRM THESE AGAINST YOUR LOCAL HEALTH DEPT & INSURER]
- A registered business and applicable local business license
- General liability insurance naming Fast Break Cafe as additionally insured [COVERAGE AMOUNT TBD]
- Food handler / food manager certification for you and your staff
- Any product-specific health-department permits (e.g. cottage food, wholesale)
- Your own smallwares, ingredients, and packaging (shared equipment stays on-site)
- Agreement to the kitchen's cleaning, storage, and scheduling house rules
FAQ
Good to know
What hours can I use the kitchen?
The kitchen is available to renters in the evenings and overnight, after the cafe closes, seven days a week. Exact windows are set when you book so your time never overlaps with cafe service. [CONFIRM YOUR NIGHTLY START/END TIMES]
Do I need my own insurance?
Yes. Renters carry general liability insurance and name Fast Break Cafe as additionally insured. We'll walk you through exactly what's needed during onboarding.
Can I store my ingredients and equipment here?
Absolutely — dedicated dry and cold storage is available as a monthly add-on so you don't have to haul everything in and out for each shift.
Is there a long-term commitment?
Monthly plans run on a 12-month agreement tied to health-department licensing. If you'd rather test the waters, start with drop-in or one-time use.
How do I get started?
Book a tour and we'll take it from there — space is limited, so reserving early is the best way to lock in the hours you want.
Reserve your space
Ready to fire up your food business?
Tours are by appointment and space is limited. Reach out to check availability and start your application.
Fast Break Cafe · 348 West Main Road · Conneaut, OH 44030