Shared-use commercial kitchen • Salem, New YorkHistoric Salem Courthouse • 58 East Broadway

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers based on the original facility, membership and rental materials.

What is Battenkill Kitchen?

A shared-use commercial kitchen and educational facility at the Historic Salem Courthouse in Salem, New York.

How large is the kitchen?

The archived Facilities page describes approximately 800 square feet of kitchen area.

What equipment is available?

The original list includes a six-burner gas range, convection oven, baking ovens, 40-gallon steam kettle, walk-in cooler, high-temperature dishwasher, prep tables, mixer, scale and commercial food processor.

Do I need insurance?

The original rental packet requires proof of business liability insurance before kitchen use.

Do I need orientation?

Yes. The original packet lists orientation as a required step before using the facility.

Are the old membership and hourly rates still current?

This template shows historical/reference rates from the archived site. Confirm all current fees directly before publishing.