From grab-and-go options to hiring a caterer and even attending Maker Meals on the porch, The Hive has something for you anytime of the day.
Any day, any time
Ways to Experience The Hive
Anytime walk-in grab & go refrigerators and freezers
Order online and pick up from Makers or contactless lockers
Renting the porch for events or attending Makers Meals events
Summer Makers Markets to buy directly from Makers
Private kitchen rentals for caterers, chefs, and creators
How It Works
The To-Go Market
Step 1 Pick your items from the fridge or freezer.
Step 2 Find the Maker's QR code for your items.
Step 3 Scan the QR code.
Step 4 Select the item(s) you picked from that Maker.
Step 5 Check out and pay on your phone.
Step 6 Repeat these steps for each Maker you purchase from.
How It Works
Picking Up at the Kiosk
Step 1 Place your order online or by phone.
Step 2 When your order is ready, you'll receive a text message with pickup instructions.
Step 3 Enter through The Hive's designated pickup entrance and proceed to the food lockers. On the locker touchscreen, select 'Pickup My Order.' Then either scan the QR code from your text message or enter the pickup code provided.
Step 4 Once your locker door opens, collect your order and close the door behind you. Enjoy!
You have questions, we have answers
We've gathered answers to the questions we hear most. See our frequently asked questions below. Find quick answers to the most common topics, from how things work to what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hive is a shared-use commercial kitchen space, conceptualized as a co-working environment for chefs and culinary professionals.
The number of operating culinary makers fluctuates throughout the year, typically ranging from eight to twenty.
The Hive does not operate as a restaurant. It functions as a food business incubator, providing operational space for various culinary businesses. The exterior porch area is utilized for hosting ticketed dinner events, seasonal makers' markets, private celebrations, and educational workshops.
Food orders can be facilitated through The Hive. Certain businesses offer prepared food for pick-up at the facility, while others specialize in offsite catering and personalized menus for special events. We also house businesses that participate in local farmers' markets, our in-house summer markets, and ticketed dinner events.
Yes. Please submit an inquiry via our dedicated form for detailed information on reserving the space for an event at The Hive.
Our kitchens are commercial-grade spaces designed exclusively for established food businesses. Given the nature of the setup, we do not permit one-day rentals.
The Hive's porch is accessible from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays. These hours may be extended for private events. The contactless pick-up locker area remains open until 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Orders must be retrieved within four hours of receiving the text notification that the order is ready; after this period, the order will no longer be available for pick-up.
Refund policies are determined by the individual businesses operating from The Hive. The Hive assumes no responsibility for processing refunds, which are solely governed by the policy of the business with which the order was placed.
Members of the community are welcome to access our public space throughout the week.
All inquiries must begin with a formal application. Please utilize the online application form on The Hive's website to commence the process.
The community is permitted to consume pre-packaged, ready-to-eat grab-and-go items on the premises. We also host specific events where food consumption is required to take place within the facility.
The purchase of alcohol is generally not permitted at The Hive. Special exceptions and necessary permitting may be arranged for specific events.