Do I need permits to open a ghost kitchen in Portland?

Yes. Portland requires specific health, fire, and zoning permits. Our team at Custom Food Trucks LLC helps you through the entire process to ensure full compliance with Oregon’s food service regulations.

How long does it take to build a ghost kitchen?

Most ghost kitchen builds take 6–10 weeks depending on customization, local inspection schedules, and equipment availability.

Can you help design my ghost kitchen layout?

Absolutely. We design efficient kitchen layouts based on your menu, workflow, and local health department standards for Portland and surrounding cities.

Do you offer financing for ghost kitchens?

Yes, we offer flexible financing options to help you get started with your ghost kitchen or food trailer build.

Seattle Ghost Kitchen Solutions for Delivery-First Food Businesses

Q: What is a ghost kitchen?

A ghost kitchen is a professional food preparation facility set up for delivery-only or catering operations. It helps restaurant owners and entrepreneurs expand without the high cost of a dine-in location.

Unlock the power of delivery-first food service with expertly designed ghost kitchens in Seattle. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, food truck operator, caterer, or startup chef, we help you build, lease, and launch a fully functional ghost kitchen Seattle business ready for the booming delivery economy.

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Ghost Kitchen Services in Seattle

Ghost Kitchen Planning & Consultation

We assess your business goals, menu requirements, and delivery strategy to design a kitchen workflow that maximizes output and minimizes overhead.

Turnkey Ghost Kitchen Build-Outs

Our team designs and builds fully operational delivery-only commercial kitchens that meet Seattle health regulations, fire codes, and commercial kitchen standards.

Equipment & Layout Optimization

High-volume delivery orders
Multi-brand operations
Fast prep and packaging workflows

Delivery Platform Integration

Our team designs and builds fully operational delivery-only commercial kitchens that meet Seattle health regulations, fire codes, and commercial kitchen standards.

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What Is a Ghost Kitchen?

A ghost kitchen, also known as a virtual kitchen, cloud kitchen, or delivery kitchen, is a professional commercial kitchen that prepares food exclusively for online orders and delivery, without a dine-in storefront.
Ghost kitchens allow Seattle businesses to:

Operate at a fraction of traditional restaurant costs
Launch faster with lower startup risk
Run multiple food concepts from one kitchen
Expand into new neighborhoods without new leases

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Why Ghost Kitchens Are Growing in Seattle

Seattle’s dense population, strong delivery demand, and competitive restaurant market make ghost kitchens one of the fastest-growing food business models in the region.

Avoid expensive retail leases
Reduce staffing and operational costs
Scale delivery volume efficiently
Adapt quickly to changing consumer demand

Who Our Seattle Ghost Kitchens Are For

Restaurants expanding into delivery-only operations
Food trucks launching stationary kitchen concepts
Caterers adding delivery revenue streams
Startup food brands testing new menus
Multi-brand operators scaling production

If you’re looking for a fast, compliant, and scalable kitchen setup in Seattle, a ghost kitchen is often the most cost-effective solution.

Real Portland Case Study

Business Name: SmokeBoss BBQ

Location: Portland, OR

Industry: Barbecue Catering

Services Included: custom truck design

The Challenge:
SmokeBoss BBQ had been operating from a small pop-up tent and catering setup but wanted to scale into a full-time, mobile business.

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Benefits of Our Ghost Kitchen Services

Lower Startup Costs

No dining area, no front-of-house staff, no unnecessary square footage.

Faster Time to Launch

Our streamlined process allows businesses to start operating quicker than traditional restaurant builds.

Scalable Operations

Run multiple menus or brands from a single Seattle ghost kitchen location.

Built for Delivery Efficiency

Layouts designed specifically for speed, packaging, and order accuracy.

Seattle Ghost Kitchen Compliance & Standards

Seattle & Washington State health regulations

Commercial kitchen safety standards

Ventilation, plumbing, and electrical codes

Ghost Kitchen vs Traditional Restaurant

Feature

Ghost Kitchen

Traditional Restaurant

Startup Cost

Lower

High

Build Time

Faster

Slower

Delivery Focus

Optimized

Secondary

Overhead

Minimal

High

Scalability

High

Limited

Service Areas

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We provide ghost kitchen services throughout Seattle and surrounding areas, supporting food businesses looking to operate efficiently in urban delivery markets.