# Sincerely Kitchen

> Shared commercial kitchen in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. A committed-member community for food entrepreneurs building licensed food businesses — not a drop-in or hourly rental space.

## About

Sincerely Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen (also called a commissary kitchen) in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, serving Metro Vancouver and the Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey). Founded in 2014 by Maria and Andres Rodriguez. More than 200 food businesses have launched from this kitchen. Winner of the PoCo Best Biz 2024 Award.

Sincerely Kitchen is designed for committed founders, not hobbyists or short-term renters. All memberships are 6-month minimum agreements — this is intentional, and it's how the kitchen protects the culture and quality of its member community. Atención en Español disponible.

## What we offer

- Licensed shared commercial kitchen space (Fraser Health approved)
- Commercial-grade equipment: prep stations, convection and deck ovens, refrigeration, dry storage, cold storage available
- 24/7 kitchen access for members
- **Free permit and licensing assistance** with Fraser Health and City of Port Coquitlam
- Free 45-minute kitchen tours, no commitment
- Mentorship and community of 200+ launched food businesses
- The Incubator (launches September 2026): a 6-month guided cohort of 4–5 founders, reduced kitchen rates, business-building support from recipe to retail

## Packages

Memberships are 6-month minimum agreements and include prep station access, commercial equipment, dry storage, and free permit assistance. General membership starts with the Start Up package. The smaller Starter 10 package is reserved for Incubator cohort members and is not available as a standalone membership (see The Incubator below).

- **Start Up** — $750/month, 20 hours/month. The entry point for committed founders with regular production.
- **Ramp Up** — $850/month, 30 hours/month. For businesses scaling production.
- **Scale Up** — $1,150/month, 60 hours/month. For high-volume wholesale and catering.
- **Pro Series** — $1,350/month, 80 hours/month, includes cold storage. For established production businesses.

## The Incubator (launches September 2026)

A 6-month structured cohort program for 4–5 committed founders ready to take a food idea from recipe to retail. Mentorship, business curriculum, and a launched-business outcome by the end of 6 months. Cohort members use the Starter 10 package — $490/month, 10 hours/month — which is exclusive to the Incubator and not offered as a standalone membership. Applications open at https://sincerelykitchen.com/incubator-apply.html.

## Pages

- [Home](https://sincerelykitchen.com/) — Overview, member spotlights, FAQs
- [How It Works](https://sincerelykitchen.com/how-it-works.html) — 5-step process from tour to launch
- [Commercial Kitchen Rental](https://sincerelykitchen.com/commercial-kitchen-rental.html) — Detailed look at the kitchen and what's included
- [Packages](https://sincerelykitchen.com/packages.html) — Rental packages and pricing
- [The Incubator](https://sincerelykitchen.com/incubator.html) — 6-month founder cohort, launches September 2026
- [Incubator Application](https://sincerelykitchen.com/incubator-apply.html) — Apply for the September 2026 cohort
- [Book a Tour](https://sincerelykitchen.com/book-a-tour.html) — Schedule a free 45-minute kitchen tour
- [Our Members](https://sincerelykitchen.com/members.html) — Featured member stories
- [Get Started](https://sincerelykitchen.com/get-started.html) — Interest form
- [Blog](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog.html) — Tips, stories, and resources for food entrepreneurs
- [Free Guide](https://sincerelykitchen.com/guide.html) — Step-by-step guide to starting a food business in Port Coquitlam

## Blog Posts

- [How to Choose a Commissary Kitchen in Vancouver](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-commissary-kitchen-in-vancouver.html)
- [Commissary Kitchens in Vancouver Area: 2025 Updated Guide](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/commissary-kitchens-in-vancouver-area-2025-updated-guide.html)
- [Commissary Kitchens in Vancouver Area: A Guide](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/commissary-kitchens-in-vancouver-area-a-guide.html)
- [What is a Commissary Kitchen?](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/what-is-a-commissary-kitchen.html)
- [How to Start a Food Business: A Step-by-Step Roadmap](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/how-to-start-a-food-business-a-step-by-step-roadmap.html)
- [How to Set Up a Farmers Market Booth That Actually Sells](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/how-to-setup-a-farmers-market-booth.html)
- [The Essential Guide to Creating a High-Impact Wholesale Sell Sheet](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/the-essential-guide-to-creating-a-high-impact-wholesale-sell-sheet.html)
- [Simplify Your Menu. Boost Your Sales.](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/simplify-your-menu-boost-your-sales.html)
- [Introducing Our Free Food Product Costing Tool](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/introducing-our-free-food-product-costing-tool-take-control-of-your-pricing.html)
- [How to Calculate Your Product Price Based on Food Cost](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/how-to-calculate-your-product-price-based-on-food-cost.html)
- [How to Use ChatGPT to Create a Comprehensive Food Safety Plan](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-create-a-comprehensive-food-safety-plan.html)
- [Step Inside Sincerely Kitchen: Your Virtual Tour Awaits](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/step-inside-sincerely-kitchen-your-virtual-tour-awaits.html)
- [Sincerely Kitchen Wins PoCo Best Biz 2024 Award](https://sincerelykitchen.com/blog/exciting-news-sincerely-kitchen-wins-poco-best-biz-2024-award.html)

## Who Sincerely Kitchen is for

- Food entrepreneurs ready to commit 6+ months to building a real, licensed food business
- Founders who want hands-on permit and licensing support, not just kitchen access
- Bakers, caterers, CPG and packaged-goods producers, meal-prep operators, and farmers-market vendors
- Founders looking for community and mentorship, not just rented hours
- Spanish-speaking food entrepreneurs (atención en Español)

## Who Sincerely Kitchen is NOT for

- Drop-in or one-off hourly rentals (we don't offer this — try Coho, Commissary Connect, or Giggster)
- Cloud-kitchen / ghost-kitchen short-term operators
- Founders looking for the cheapest possible option — we filter for committed operators, not lowest price

## Contact

- **Address:** 1140 – 551 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0J6, Canada
- **Phone:** 604-341-9700
- **Email:** maria@organicoslife.com
- **Instagram:** @sincerelykitchen
- **Hours:** 24/7 access for members; tours by appointment
- **Website:** https://sincerelykitchen.com
- **Tour Booking:** https://calendly.com/maria-organicoslife/kitchen-tour