Tell Us What You Want to Do with Food
The first step is usually a tour and a conversation.
The Q is a permitted shared-use commercial kitchen and commissary in downtown Boaz, Alabama. We work with serious food operators who need kitchen production space, food truck commissary service, smoker or chargrill access, or a practical way to test a focused retail food concept.
If you are not sure which path fits, that is fine. Tell us what you are trying to do, and we will help determine whether The Q may be a good fit.
What Kind of Operator Are You?
The Q may be useful if you are interested in one of these paths:
Kitchen Access / Production Only
For caterers, bakers, meal-prep operators, packaged-food producers, special-order food businesses, and others who need scheduled commercial kitchen time.
Food Truck Commissary
For food trucks, trailers, BBQ rigs, drink trailers, dessert trailers, taco trailers, coffee trailers, lemonade setups, and other mobile food vendors needing commissary support.
Retail Food Opportunities
For approved operators who want to prepare food at The Q and sell through scheduled pickup, preorder, takeout, or limited retail service.
Smoker or Chargrill Access
For operators who may need access to the smoker room, the 10-foot Lang wood-fired smoker, or chargrill capability as part of an approved food operation.
Not Sure Yet
If you have a food idea but are not sure what you need, contact us anyway. A short conversation may help clarify the next step.
Before You Contact Us
To help us respond clearly, please include as much of the following as you can:
- What kind of food you make or want to sell
- Whether you already have a food business or are just getting started
- Whether you need kitchen access, commissary service, retail pickup, smoker access, or a combination
- How often you expect to operate
- Whether you need refrigeration, freezer space, dry storage, or staging space
- Whether you already have permits, a food truck, trailer, business license, or insurance
- What equipment you may need to use
- What equipment you plan to bring
- Your expected timeline
- Whether you would like to schedule a tour
You do not need to have everything figured out before contacting us. But the more clearly you describe your food concept and your needs, the easier it will be to determine whether The Q is the right place to begin.
Schedule a Tour
Tours are available for serious inquiries.
A tour is usually the best way to understand how The Q works, what areas of the facility may fit your operation, what equipment may be available, and what kind of arrangement may be appropriate.
The Q is a shared food-business facility, so all operators must be approved before using the space.
Contact Information
The Q — Commercial Kitchen & Commissary
106 South Main Street
Boaz, Alabama 35957
Call or text: 256-557-0517
Email: fbccboaz@gmail.com
You may also use the contact form below.
The Q - Commercial Kitchen & Commissary 