Commissary Kitchens in Vancouver Area : 2025 Updated Guide

Starting a food business in Metro Vancouver without a huge upfront investment often means using a commissary (shared) kitchen. Here’s a current look at key players, pricing, and what to watch for — plus how Sincerely Kitchen stacks up.

Hours / Month	YVR Prep	Holly Cow	North Shore	New West	Good to Grow	Sincerely Kitchen
20 hrs	–	–	–	–	–	$750
30 hrs	–	–	–	–	~$1,050	$850
40 hrs	~$955	–	–	–	–	$950
60 hrs	–	–	–	~$1,060	–	$1,150
80 hrs	–	–	$1,500	~$1,425	–	$1,350
90 hrs	$1,650	~$1,875¹	–	–	–	$1,450

¹Holly Cow range $1,750–$2,000 depending on package.

Most commissary kitchens advertise weekly rates. We’ve converted everything to monthly for easy comparison. Notes

• All competitor prices are converted to monthly using 4.5 weeks/month where needed.

• Some kitchens don’t offer plans at every tier; costs shown are the closest comparable package.

How Sincerely Kitchen Compares

• Membership rate: $750-$1,450 / month

• Deposit only required before you apply for Fraser Health approval (~1.5 months)

• Start date for membership is chosen when you sign the agreement (you pay membership only from your start date)

• No build-out needed, no large equipment purchase — everything you need is provided in the kitchen

• Timeline to launch: ~1.5 months from initial deposit to approval and cooking

What to Look For in a Commissary Kitchen

• Storage (cold, freezer, dry)

• Equipment list & condition

• Hours of access

• Hidden fees (cleaning, maintenance, extra storage, parking)

• How the facility handles licensing / health inspections

• Location & convenience for your supply chain / deliveries

Bottom Line

If you’re just starting and budget is tight, many shared kitchens are now in the $1,000-$2,500/month range depending on usage. But Sincerely Kitchen offers an entry point under $1,000/month, with lower risk (no big upfront buildout) and faster start.