Crafted Kitchen — Local services in Los Angeles

I’ve been on my food journey for a while, but finding the right commercial kitchen was a bit challenging. I faced so much confusion, lack of guidance, and even unreturned calls from other kitchens. Some places made the process so frustrating that I almost gave up.

Then, I came across Crafted Kitchen LA—and everything changed. From the moment I submitted my inquiry, Cindi called me back (which was a huge surprise after dealing with a few unresponsive places and misinformations!). She gave me the guidance, motivation, and resources I needed to move forward with my business plan in Compton City.

Cindi has years of experience in the industry and truly cares about helping small food businesses succeed. She provides honest advice, clear guidance, and real encouragement without being pushy. Thanks to Crafted Kitchen LA, I’m finally able to move forward with my business, and I couldn’t be more excited.

I’ll give you a quick glimpse of what Crafted Kitchen LA has to offer for those who are new to the food industry like myself.

What makes Crafted Kitchen LA the best commercial kitchen in Los Angeles?

☑️ Fully equipped shared kitchen amenities • 6-burner gas ranges, convection ovens, fryers, and griddles • 20, 40, and 80-quart standing mixers • Commercial food processors, blenders & cookware • Dry, cool & frozen storage • Towel service, janitorial, and pest control services • Flexible online booking & 24/7 secured access

☑️ Private commercial kitchens available for businesses that need dedicated space for large-scale production, wholesale, or catering. Each private kitchen includes: • 12-foot hood system with gas stubs and ANSUL system • Dedicated 100amp 3-phase power • Shipping, receiving & storage services • Reserved & street parking

☑️ Business & regulatory support • Mentorship & coaching to help you scale • Workshops & training to develop a strategic business plan • Procurement services for high-quality ingredients at competitive prices • Networking events to connect with other food entrepreneurs.

☑️ A fully equipped Test Kitchen for content creators, food influencer, chef, or filmmaker, Crafted Kitchen LA’s Test Kitchen is a state-of-the-art production studio and event space. It has been used for major productions including Top Chef, Master Chef, PBS, Netflix, Nike, Hulu, and Disney. The studio is designed for high-quality filming, offering quiet surroundings, professional equipment, and easy loading access for production crews. Whether you’re shooting a YouTube series, testing a new menu, or hosting an influencer event, this kitchen is the perfect backdrop.

*All info are on Crafted Kitchen LA website. Many successful stories are shared on the site.

If you’re looking for a reliable, supportive, and well-managed shared kitchen in Los Angeles. Crafted Kitchen LA is the place for you to start your dream and to scale up. Highly recommend! I’ll be updating my review as my business grows!

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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...

Sometimes you meet someone who deserves all the plaudits and accolades for a great human being..presenting......CINDI! Cindi is an extremely passionate food loving, space curating, story accumulating Bon Viveur! Her Commercial Kitchen and its' GORGEOUS PATIO/EVENT Space combo is a secret little gem tucked away next to one of Los Angeles main LYFT headquarter hubs and the "antique part of Downtown LA". I am a photographer and video-grapher and am often asked to shoot chefs at work creating the magic as well as events of all shapes and size. The light that falls in almost every nook at Crafted Kitchen is beautiful! The Light inside the kitchens themselves is so crisp and airy too! Cindi's loyal team are always on hand no matter what help you need, and if you're lucky, you might get offered some delicious freshly cooked food or a mojito by the ladies! 10 STARS FOR CINDI THE NICEST VENUE...