Small-Batch Manufacturing in the Heart of Boston

In addition to our shared kitchen, we run a fully licensed food manufacturing facility.

Our skilled kitchen crew and large capacity equipment allow small food companies to outsource production and grow!   

 

Co-manufacturing and co-packing

Product Companies & Restaurants

With a skilled kitchen crew, specialty equipment, and lower minimums than other co-packers, our manufacturing was created especially for small-food companies. Leave the cooking and packing to us so you can focus on growing your business.

Value-added products

Farmers

Looking to diversify your products? Stuck with a surplus of one crop? Talk to us about an easy way to turn your vegetables into value-added products like pickles, pesto, and tomato sauce! Just deliver the veggies and we take care of the rest.

Healthy and local food

Wholesale Purchasing for Schools, Institutions & Others

Looking for locally made products to add to your menu?  Talk to us about the products CommonWealth Kitchen and our member businesses offer for food service and grab-and-go retail.

Why Urban Food Production?

We built our own co-manufacturing kitchen because we couldn’t find a comparable operation in Boston to meet the production needs of our growing product companies. Our co-manufacturing kitchen allows us to: 

  • Outsource production: We take on production for our members when they secure large-scale contracts so that they can continue to grow. We also outsource the production for local restaurants and product companies. 
  • Reduce food waste: We support Massachusetts farms by turning surplus crops into products that can generate revenue beyond the growing season.
  • Increase healthy and local food: We increase the availability of minimally-processed, locally-sourced food. 
  • Create jobs: We are bringing manufacturing jobs back to the city and creating sustainable employment in the heart of one of Boston’s most underserved neighborhoods.
  •  Supports our mission-based work: This work generates much needed revenue for CommonWealth Kitchen, enabling us to help more entrepreneurs each year.

Our Equipment

  • Two 100 gallon steam jacketed kettles
  • 140 qt Robot Coupe
  • Kook-E-King Dough Depositor
  • 3-Rack Blast Freezer
  • 40 qt Robot Coupe
  • Hot-filler and Unifiller
  • 40 gallon tilt skillet
  • Combitherm® oven
  • Bottling line and capper

Our Certifications

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