Dominate the delivery apps from a commercial kitchen in Orange County

From the wave-riding surfers to the theme park visitors, plenty of people in Orange County would rather order food than hit a restaurant. But if you want to take advantage of the delivery crowd, you need somewhere to cook. CloudKitchens gives you the commercial-grade space and the help you need to start sending out delicious food in as few as six weeks.

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Why commercial kitchens in Orange County?

Nearby LA may steal the national spotlight, but locals know the eating in Orange County is equally mouth-watering. And the food scene in the OC isn’t just outstanding—it’s always evolving. That means there’s a market for your new food concept.

If all you need to get started is an Orange County commercial kitchen, look no further than CloudKitchens. Whether you’re planning to serve up simple burgers or dish out elevated Asian fusion, we’ll help you start delivering to hungry customers in weeks—not months.

Before you even set foot in one of our kitchens, we’re there to support you with licensing and permits. And once you start cooking, we only become more involved. From the on-site team that handles equipment maintenance and cleaning to our proprietary order management software and complimentary tablet, we take care of the small details so that you can focus on cooking and marketing your food.

01

Turn-key

solution

Open a commercial kitchen in as little as 6 weeks with less capital, and leverage our proven model for delivery.

02

A team to

support you

We handle the logistics and fulfillment to make sure your orders are delivered with more accuracy, in less time.

03

New customers at

your fingertips

Our commercial kitchens are located in densely populated areas with the highest volumes of delivery orders, so you can reach more customers online.

04

Manage orders on

one tablet

Streamline your virtual restaurant's online ordering and delivery platform orders from one single tablet. Our technology integrates all your delivery apps in one place, allowing you to focus on the food.

05

Build multiple food

concepts

Maximize your order volume by running multiple brands and cuisines out of a single commercial kitchen.

06

Lower costs, higher

profits

When your labor, real estate costs, overhead, and cost of goods go down, your profits go up.

*Level of service dependent on facility
HOW WE COMPARE

Commercial kitchens versus traditional restaurants

200
ft2

Real Estate

Pay only for the space you need, rather than for empty dining rooms and waiting areas.

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4

Staff required

We provide all your support staff, and there’s no need for front-of-house labor, so you can work with a smaller team.

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6

Weeks to launch

Our facilities are move-in ready and we can help you navigate the permitting process.

~
30
k

Investment

Avoid the $1 million+ startup cost on your own restaurant to start seeing profits faster.

~
6
months

Breakeven

With a ghost kitchen, you can break even in as little as 6 months with a 10% profit and $1M in annual sales.

Kitchen Specs

All you need and more under the hood

We offer kitchens for modern-day chefs and help get you set up with specialized equipment and minimal fuss.

Space

  • Private kitchen
  • Driver pickup area
  • Staff locker area
  • Restrooms
  • Mop wash
  • Cold & freezer storage
  • Dry storage

Services

  • Order pickup & processing*
  • Courier handoff
  • Cleaning & maintenance
  • Safety & health inspections
  • Delivery logistics
  • Extraction & ventilation
  • On-site support staff
  • Delivery software
  • *Level of service dependent on facility


Equipment

  • 3 compartment sink
  • Prep sink
  • Hand sink
  • Commercial hood
  • Tablet
  • Grease-trap/interceptor

Utilities

  • Gas points
  • Power outlets
  • High power lighting
  • Cold & hot water lines
  • Gas/fire safety system
  • WiFi
  • Trash / recycle
  • Ethernet connections
  • Grease/trap cleaning
  • Hood/flue cleaning
  • Pest control

Orange County ghost kitchens

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FAQ

Questions?We are here to help.

Are ghost kitchens gaining traction in Orange County?

They sure are. An ever-growing number of restaurants on delivery apps are already operating out of ghost kitchens. Why? As rent prices continue to rise in OC, these dark kitchens offer food entrepreneurs and chefs a low-cost alternative to starting a restaurant—a venture that can cost $1 million or more.


What is a ghost kitchen?

A ghost kitchen is a professional kitchen that’s built to serve a delivery-only customer base. Ghost kitchens do not have attached dining rooms for in-person dining, public-facing signage, or storefront space. In fact, you’ve probably walked by some before without even realizing it. For this reason, they’re sometimes also referred to as “dark kitchens.”

CloudKitchens ghost kitchens take the pain out of opening a delivery-only business, with dedicated facilities, onsite staff to help with fulfillment and maintenance, and proprietary technology that streamlines the whole process.


What do I need to get started?

Investment-wise, you can get started with CloudKitchens for around 30k. You and your staff (usually 4-6 people) will be able to keep costs low as you focus on creating your menu and brand identity. 


How much does a commercial kitchen cost in the OC?

Because no two virtual kitchens are the same, providing an exact estimate is challenging. Variables like equipment needs and location can cause costs to fluctuate.

With that said, when you partner with CloudKitchens, you can get started in an Orange County commercial kitchen for as little as $30K.


How does a commercial kitchen help your existing restaurant grow?

Operating a commercial kitchen concept and business model allows restaurant owners to serve a wider clientele while minimizing overhead. Commercial kitchens also give you the flexibility to try out new menus or even new restaurants, all within one commercial kitchen space.


How much do commercial kitchens cost?

The cost of opening and operating a commercial kitchen will vary. When you work with CloudKitchens, you can get your ghost kitchen up and running with an investment as low as $30k (compared to the average $1 million for a brick-and-mortar, traditional restaurant).


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