Charlottesville, Virginia

Team Henry Enterprises is proud to partner on the development of BEACON’s state-of-the-art shared-use kitchen, a 10,000-square-foot licensed commercial space designed to empower culinary entrepreneurs. This innovative facility will feature industry-grade equipment and the capacity to support up to 70 food businesses, accommodating up to 16 people working simultaneously.

Beacon Kitchen

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Client
New Hill Development Corporation

Completion Date
2026

Architect
Stoneking von Storch Architects

Size
10,000 sq ft

Yolunda Harrell, CEO and Co-Founder of New Hill Development Corporation, shares how Team Henry went above and beyond — walking alongside her for nearly two years on the BEACON Kitchen project before a contract was even signed.

“In looking back at the process, I think the thing that comes to mind in describing Team Henry is partner. They went on this journey with me at least a year before we even got to a place of starting to talk about a contract.”

  • Photograph of a commercial-grade kitchen with stainless steel appliances, industrial ventilation, and prep stations. Highlights a fully equipped culinary space designed for high-volume cooking and food production.
  • Illustrated rendering of a professional kitchen with chefs and staff at workstations, stainless steel equipment, and bright overhead lighting. Captures activity and collaboration in a large-scale culinary environment.
  • Artistic rendering of a bustling teaching or commercial kitchen, with chefs prepping dishes at multiple stations. Emphasizes training, efficiency, and culinary innovation in a well-organized workspace.
  • Rendering of a culinary kitchen with bowls of fresh produce in the foreground and staff working throughout the space. Showcases a bright, structured environment designed for food preparation, instruction, and collaboration.

Available 24/7, the kitchen offers flexible rental options, including hourly rates and monthly memberships, making it accessible to a diverse range of food entrepreneurs—lifestyle brands, farmers, caterers, food truck operators, and more. Beyond a workspace, Beacon Kitchen fosters knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the local food ecosystem.

Building on the success of their pilot kitchen, BEACON’s expanded facility is set to become a hub for growth and opportunity, strengthening relationships and creating new avenues for entrepreneurial success in the culinary industry.

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