Hour Kitchen FAQs
Please check out our requirements page for details on getting started.
There is a minimum 1 hour rental requirement.
Please check out our rates page for detailed pricing information.
Yes, you can rent our kitchens for as much or as little time as needed. The rent will be calculated based on the hourly rates. There is a 10% discount for customers who rent over 40 hours per month.
Food handler's card can be obtained from the Garland Health Department. Videos can be obtained from the Garland Health Department at 972-205-3460 and the fee is $10 per person. The food handler's certificate is valid for 2 years. The Health Department requires that any user of the Hour Kitchen have a food handler card. It is not difficult to get this.
If you already have liability insurance for your food product or business, you can simply add Hour Kitchen as additional insured to the policy. If you do not have liability insurance, you are welcome to use our insurance agent to buy a new policy.
Insurance Agent
Donna D. Cates
HRH of Dallas
Willis HRH
5520 LBJ Freeway #600
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-715-2143 direct phone
You may not always find an open slot at a time you need. Our customers who use the kitchen for over 40+ hours get first preferrence. We block our kitchen hours for them. If you have an account setup with us, you can view available times on our reservation page.
Yes, we have dry storage that can be rented for an additional fee. Our regular customers who use over 40 hours a month get first preferrence.
Yes, we have refrigerator and freezer space that can be used during the hours you have rented our facility. We provide refrigerator and freezer storage space for extended periods only to our regular customers who use over 40 hours a month.
Yes, any food product sold at the Farmer's market requires that it be prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen. Hour Kitchen is a licensed commercial kitchen.
No, we do not have a store front that can carry your product at this time.
All customers using our facility require a food handler's card form the Garland Health Department.
Yes, you can bring your own equipment. Please check out our Kitchen Spaces page for details on equipment that we provide.
Yes, each customer is responsible for the kitchen clean up. As a courtesy to the other customers, please make sure that the equipment and facility is cleaned properly. The Hour Kitchen User's Guide has details on the requirements.
No, you are required to clean up within the hours you have reserved. Please plan your time accordingly, as we will have customers who will be using the time after you.