Looking for a commercial kitchen rental in the Fort Lauderdale area? The Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale has a licensed commercial kitchen at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park. It is open by inquiry to caterers and small food businesses, and it comes with Main Auditorium (275 seats) and Multipurpose Room (70 cocktail) rentals. On-site parking holds 150 vehicles.
At a glance
- Location: 4849 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL 33334, in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.
- Kitchen: a licensed commercial kitchen.
- Equipment: two microwave ovens, a commercial coffee maker, a double-door refrigerator and a commercial reach-in refrigerator with 26 tray holders.
- With an event: no additional charge for kitchen use when you rent the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room.
- Parking: on-site lot for up to 150 vehicles, close to the building.
- To ask about dates: call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868.
Who this kitchen is for
We hear from two kinds of cooks. The first is the food business that needs a licensed space to work from: a caterer between commercial leases, a meal-prep service, a baker or a small brand testing a product. The second is the event caterer who is feeding guests in our Auditorium or Multipurpose Room and needs a real back-of-house.
Both get the same room. What changes is how the time is scheduled. Food businesses book kitchen time by inquiry, and event caterers use the kitchen as part of the room rental. Jim Wood, our Director of Operations, sorts out which arrangement fits you.
What equipment is in the kitchen?
We’d rather tell you exactly what’s here than oversell it. The kitchen includes:
- Two microwave ovens
- A commercial coffee maker
- A double-door refrigerator
- A commercial reach-in refrigerator with 26 tray holders
That reach-in with 26 tray holders is the workhorse for anyone holding prepared trays cold before service. If your menu depends on a specific piece of cooking equipment, ask Jim before you plan around it, and bring a list so he can tell you what will work. A tour is the quickest way to check counter space and flow against your own process.
Kitchen time for caterers and small food businesses
Many people searching for a commissary kitchen or shared kitchen in Broward are really asking three things: is it licensed, when can I get in, and what do I need to bring? The first answer is yes. It’s a licensed commercial kitchen.
The second and third depend on your business. Scheduling, how often you need the space and the requirements for your operation, such as the licenses or insurance a food business would need, are covered one-on-one with Jim Wood. Call with a short description of what you make, how many hours you’d need and how often, and he’ll go over availability and requirements with you.
Meal prep and small-batch production
Meal-prep services and small producers often need refrigerated holding more than anything else. The commercial reach-in and the double-door refrigerator give you room to stage finished trays and ingredients during your shift.
Caterers who need a staging kitchen
Caterers working events across Broward sometimes need a licensed spot to finish, portion and chill food before a delivery. The Oakland Park location on North Dixie Highway sits close to Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and Pompano Beach, and the on-site lot makes loading straightforward.
Ask about kitchen availability
Using the kitchen for your event
If you’re renting a room for a party, reception or meeting, the kitchen comes with it. There’s no additional charge for kitchen use when you rent the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room. Your caterer or your own team can stage food, keep drinks cold and run the coffee service from there. Room sizes and furniture are listed on our Oakland Park rent our space page.
The Auditorium rental also includes place settings for 200, with salad and dinner plates, full dinnerware, basic linen napkins and water glasses. For dinners, receptions and showers, see our banquet hall rental in Fort Lauderdale. Families planning a reception after a memorial can read about our celebration of life venue, where the kitchen supports a simple repast.
| Room | Size | Capacity | Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 2,944 sq ft | 275 auditorium-style / 110 seated dinner | Included, no additional charge |
| Multipurpose Room | 1,026 sq ft | 70 cocktail / 50 auditorium / 40 conference | Included, no additional charge |
| Kitchen only | Licensed commercial kitchen | Your team | By inquiry with Jim Wood |
Planning tip: Bring your menu and your equipment list to the tour. Seeing the refrigerators and counters in person tells you right away what you can make on site and what you should prep elsewhere.
How booking works
- Call or inquire. Reach Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 or through our contact page. Tell him whether you need kitchen time for your business or for an event.
- Tour the kitchen. Check the equipment, counters and refrigeration against your process.
- Hold your date. Jim confirms availability and goes over requirements, pricing and policies.
- Plan the details. Set your schedule, load-in and cleanup plan with Jim before your first day.
You can compare all of our spaces on the event venue and kitchen rental page.
Planning from nearby?
Our local guides cover drive times and roads from across the county. Start with venue rental near Fort Lauderdale, event space in Oakland Park, Wilton Manors event space or event venue near Pompano Beach, or read the Broward County venue guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the kitchen a licensed commercial kitchen?
Yes. The Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale has a licensed commercial kitchen at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park. Jim Wood can answer questions about how it fits your business.
What equipment does the kitchen have?
The kitchen has two microwave ovens, a commercial coffee maker, a double-door refrigerator and a commercial reach-in refrigerator with 26 tray holders. Ask Jim Wood before planning around any other equipment.
Can my food business rent the kitchen on its own?
Kitchen time for caterers, meal-prep services and small food businesses is available by inquiry. Call Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 to discuss scheduling and availability.
What licenses or insurance will I need?
Requirements depend on your business. Jim Wood, Director of Operations, will go over the requirements with you, including any licenses or insurance your operation would need.
Is the kitchen included when I rent a room for an event?
Yes. There’s no additional charge for kitchen use when you rent the Main Auditorium or Multipurpose Room. Your caterer or your team can use it to stage and serve food.
Can I use it as a commissary kitchen?
It’s a licensed commercial kitchen, and food businesses can ask about using it. Whether it fits your commissary needs depends on your schedule and requirements, which Jim Wood will review with you.
Is there parking for loading and unloading?
The Center has an on-site parking lot for up to 150 vehicles. Talk to Jim about load-in timing when you plan your schedule.
Want to see the kitchen? Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868 or reach out online to set up a tour.