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 Members
“The Commissary has been such an integral part of the success of my brand Hi! Matcha. Their expertise, encouragement and passion for supporting Rochester food and beverage startups is truly incredible.”
- Amanda Peers (Hi! Matcha)
“A month after I started selling, I was part of an event where I was really hoping to sell maybe half of my bottles, but at a 5-hour event I sold out in 3 hours...I was blown away by the community and the amount of people who wanted to be in my corner and support me.”
- Brenna Multala (Kombucharista)
“The Commissary has helped me overcome doubt. Being here and being able to work a lot and work on my craft has helped me gain extra confidence.”
- Terrell McLean (Bubby’s BBQ)