Shed 5 Incubator Kitchen Rental Application (One-Time Use: Event Rental)
Welcome! Use this application to request a one-time rental of the Shed 5 Kitchen at Detroit’s Eastern Market for cooking classes, demonstrations, private events, or creative projects. This form is NOT for full-time or ongoing kitchen tenancy; applications for full-time tenants are currently closed.
Submitting this application does not guarantee your rental. Applications are reviewed for compliance with all requirements and kitchen availability. If approved, you’ll receive instructions to complete scheduling, document upload, and payment through Food Corridor. Your booking is confirmed only after full approval and payment. Have questions before you apply? Please contact the Shed 5 kitchen team at shed5kitchen@easternmarket.org.
Kitchen Rental Pricing & Requirements
Rentals are for the entire kitchen in 4-hour blocks. $500/4-hour block during peak hours. Peak hours: Thursday–Sunday 8am–8pm; $300/4-hour block during off-peak hours. The kitchen is not available for one-time rentals on Saturdays. Do you wish to continue?
Yes, please.
No, thank you.
Required documents to rent the Shed 5 Kitchen are as follows: 1. Current ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate (or equivalent) 2. Valid general liability insurance certificate 3. Food service license (MDARD, Wayne County, or City of Detroit). An additional temporary food license may be required depending on the nature of the event. Does your business have all of the required documents?
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No
General Business Information
Business Name and DBA (if applicable)
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Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Business Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
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Rental Details
What type of event are you looking to host in the Shed 5 Kitchen?
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Cooking class/demonstration
Product/photo shoot
Tasting
Catering
What date are you looking to host your event?
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What four hour time frame are you looking for?
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How many people are expected to be involved/on-site (staff/crew/attendees)?
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Describe how the kitchen will be utilized (clarify all activities)
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What type of storage will you need?
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Cold Storage
Frozen Storage
Dry Storage
The Shed 5 Kitchen does not provide any additional smallwares, supplies, or equipment outside of the large kitchen equipment (6-burner stove, flat-top, grill, (2) double convection ovens, steamer, soup kettle, counter top mixer) available in the kitchen at all times. Will you provide your own smallwares, supplies, and any additional equipment needed?
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I understand my kitchen rental application is under review. Approval requires submission of all required documents (proof of insurance, food license, food safety manager certificate). If approved, I will get a link to Food Corridor to upload docs and make payment. My rental is NOT guaranteed until confirmed by Shed 5 staff in writing and paid in full. My event may be cancelled or interrupted if I do not meet the above legal requirements. I am liable for any damages beyond normal wear and tear.
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