ghost pocket kitchen

A SHARED-USE COMMISSARY KITCHEN

Ghost Pocket Kitchen is San Miguel County’s only fully licensed shared-use commercial kitchen.

Our Mission

San Miguel County has an abundance of amazing chefs, bakers, caterers, and a vibrant foodie scene. However, we saw a lack of affordable kitchen space for small businesses. We believe it’s important to establish a fairly priced commissary that can support the food start-up ecosystem in our community. Our facility provides a clean, efficient, licensed facility with an atmosphere that encourages networking, creativity, community and economic growth.

All workspaces promote a shared-use environment, encouraging collaboration (i.e. bulk purchasing opportunities and gig references). We are always open to input from our members so that we can continue to grow and improve the experience for everyone.

Email us at hello@ghostpocket.com to schedule a tour at your convenience!

Our team

Laura, Elena, and Geneva have spent a cumulative 32 years living and working in the Telluride community. Elena owned the beloved Ghost Town Coffee Shop on Main Street. She has a degree in Sustainable Food Systems which she has utilized in the ownership, development, and management of several kitchens throughout her career. Geneva and Laura own a custom event business called Back Pocket Creative with a focus on pop-up bars and inventive spaces. Geneva sits on Telluride Town Council and has a great understanding of business licensing and permits in the region, while Laura has years of music venue management and party planning experience. Together, we bring business management experience and networking opportunities for food and events.

our Current members

The Cheeze Cart

Viceroy Cafe - www.viceroycafe.com

Steeping Leaf Tea - www.ghosttown.com

Crepeful Heads - https://www.facebook.com/crepefulheads/

Glanz Ghee - https://glanzghee.com

Wheel House Co-op - Instagram @bowmountainpottery

Location

757 Vance Drive
Telluride, CO 81435
(Ilium Industrial Park)

Hours

24/7 Access Available

CONTACT

970-708-4362
hello@ghostpocket.com

Our Kitchen

The Space

Located in a warehouse building in Ilium, our 1200 square foot kitchen is designed to accommodate multiple activities and businesses at once. Cold, Frozen, and Dry storage is available to rent weekly or monthly, and we provide a variety of communal equipment for our members to use. We offer 24/7 access for monthly members, free wifi, parking, cleaning supplies and towels, and the ability to receive wholesale ingredient delivery. The facility utilizes comprehensive video surveillance and an app entry lock system.

Equipment List

Walk-In Refrigerator (336 cubic ft)

2-Door Freezer (30 cubic ft)

1 - Large Slider Refrigerators (47 cubic ft)

6 Burner Range with Flat Top and Ovens

Various Chest Freezers

Convection Oven

Dishwasher

2 x Large Stand Mixers

Stainless Steel Prep Tables

3 Compartment Sink

Speed Racks

Wire Racks

Half and Full Sized Sheet Pans

Assorted Pots (we currently do not have communal sauté pans - please bring your own)

Cambro Storage Containers

Becoming a Member

Getting setup as a GPK member is a fairly easy process and we are here to help you figure out the type of registrations, permits, and certifications that you need to start scheduling time. Our Membership Checklist (Step 3) outlines the things that you'll need in order to become a member and start booking kitchen space from GPK.

STEP 1 - Complete the Ghost Pocket Kitchen Member Application

The Membership application tells us a little about you and your planned kitchen usage. This will help us understand your business so we can get you a custom quote for monthly use and storage. Once your application is approved we will schedule a tour of the facility, and see if working together is a good fit.

STEP 2 - Create your free 'Food Business' account with The Food Corridor

The Food Corridor (TFC) is a cloud-based system that handles the kitchen scheduling calendar, payment processing, document management, and client information. Booking time and equipment is as easy as creating a calendar entry. You can see what's available and when so you can plan your week. It also lets you communicate and share your documents with the GPK management team. Follow this link for The Food Corridor account setup page to begin setting up your free food business account: app.thefoodcorridor.com

STEP 3 - Provide GPK with the required documentation

Before you can start scheduling time with GPK you will need to upload a copy of the following documents into The Food Corridor's document page.

- Filled out W9

- Colorado Sales Tax License (or Wholesale Tax License)

- Business License

- Proof of liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate with Ghost Pocket LLC named as an additional insured.

- A scan of a voided check (or credit card number)

- Valid State ID

STEP 5 - Attend your kitchen orientation & sign your agreement

Once your paperwork is in order and your membership fee is paid you will be scheduled for a 30 minute kitchen orientation where you will review the GPK handbook of policies, and sign a member agreement and liability agreement. This is the time when you will select a drop-in plan or choose to book using monthly prepaid hours. You can also purchase available storage at this time. You will be provided with door access and asked to provide information on any staff you plan on having access to the kitchen.

Scheduling

Food Corridor reservations

The Food Corridor’s online scheduling calendar shows which members are scheduled for which spaces and what remains available. Monthly members will be able to book 60 days in advance, while drop-in users may book up to 15 days in advance.