Commissary Kitchen

Anne Lloyd and Nolavore Commissary are a dream come true for small business owners like us who need kitchen space for our catering services. We have been part-time tenants for almost a year and can’t imagine life without them!

We are especially grateful for the walk-in refrigerator and extra large ice machine, but also relish our onsite storage with all inclusive utilities/extras/amenities provided by Nolavore. If we have ever needed to borrow a cooler, a table, or anything in between, Anne has graciously helped make our business a continued success. Thank you, Nolavore! Looking forward to many more years of collaborations together.

Nolavore Commissary gives me the freedom and safe space to prep for catering, festivals, and popups! Scenic views through windows help our minds not feel cooped up like other windowless kitchens. Everyone that works here is super friendly and easy to talk to as well.

When we started Bonafried Food truck over a decade ago we faced a litany of hurdles, one of which being the state health requirement that we have a commissary kitchen. We met numerous purveyors of this service: some had no interest in food trucks; others were priced outrageously. It wasn’t until meeting Anne and the Nolavore Commissary team that we would find our home for the next decade. We used it for manufacturing pickles, prepping catering events, and on more than one occasion Nolavore bailed us out with a piece of equipment we didn’t own or a massive bag of ice we needed on the fly. She treats her tenants with the professional support and trust you need, but also with the relaxed atmosphere and kind welcoming charm you want.

As of today we still operate the food truck, but we’ve also grown into a festival operation and a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Without Anne and Nolavore this journey likely would have ended years ago. A food trucker’s relationship with their commissary is a critical factor to success. Our time with Nolavore Commissary was a pleasure, and we send new trucks and new popups their way as often as possible.

Starting my company, Mother Broth, at Nolavore has been the most easeful and positive experience. The space is clean and bright. The staff is supportive and wonderful to work with every day. I’m super grateful that Nolavore exists in New Orleans and that I chose it as my commissary kitchen.