Rochester’s Shared Commercial Kitchen

& Food Business Incubator


What is The Commissary?

The Commissary is a collaborative community, providing shared kitchens combined with food industry specific business assistance to help aspiring entrepreneurs build great food companies, create jobs, and strengthen our regional food economy. The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation led the effort to establish The Commissary.


A few words from our Member EJ!

β€œThe help and support I have gotten from The Commissary has been immeasurable. I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful community that has so much expertise in the food industry which is essential for a start up business. The Commissary is truly a place filled with passionate people working together as a team to ensure the success and welfare of its members.”

- Ejiro Agbude (The Esan’s Kitchen)