The Purple Kale Kitchenworks studio is a wonderful space for small to medium size photo and video shoots--there have been many cookbooks, magazine spreads, cooking videos and interviews, and headshots taken here. HERE IS A VIDEO TOUR OF THE STUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYqNBrxt7G0 The studio is 17’ x 40’ ft, with a wall of 6-ft tall windows that offer unobstructed natural light all day. It is air-conditioned and heated. We have one of the most well-equipped studio kitchens around. The entrance to the space is great for equipment and prop set up, make up and dressing stations, and office work. IF YOU NEED EXTRA ROOM, you have the option to rent our brightly lit studio space right next door to use for prop set up, costume storage, craft services, make up, desk work, and more. We have a large garment rack you are welcome to use. There are two multi-stall public bathrooms around the corner, down the hall. Neighborhood conveniences include several grocery stores, wine shops, and hardware stores, as well as great restaurants within delivery range. Public transportation--subway and bus--is excellent. Parking in the evening and on the weekends is easy. For weekday parking, there is a paid lot 5 blocks away. The building has a self-operating freight elevator, which we are happy to help you run. We have a hand truck and dolly for your use, too. The building itself is quiet; home to amazing artists, collectors, and small manufacturers. If there’s anything specific you need that’s not listed below, please let us know. Please note: We do not have a HVAC system. Windows and fans take care most ventilation needs. The chef-equipped kitchen: • 500 sq ft of the overall space • 3x large, movable stainless tables with custom, removable, wood tops • 4x 6-ft folding tables • 1x 6-burner commercial Garland range (near windows, for overhead stove shots) • 1x 5-burner residential Samsung range • 1x 2-basin stainless steel sink • 2x large, empty full-size refrigerators • ample freezer space • 20x folding chairs • 8x barstools Small appliances: • 1x Kitchen Aid 4-quart stand mixer • 1x Hamilton Beach blender • 1x Cuisinart, 11-cup food processor • spice grinder, small, electric juicer, hand blender • Cuisinart, 2-quart ice cream maker • Extra large food mill • A FULL RANGE of smallwares Cookware: • extra large stock pots • half and full hotel pans • assorted bains • assorted conical strainers. • 2x full sets of stainless pots and pans • large and small cast iron pans • 1x 10-slot speed rack • half and full sheet pans Additional: • 7 plastic cutting boards • enormous 2-person chopping block • knives for anyone’s use • Variety of flatware • 6-foot ladder • 10-foot ladder
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Cleaning to COVID-19 standards is part and parcel of how we maintain the kitchen on a regular basis. All of our tables and chairs, work surfaces, equipment, and tabletop items are easy to disinfect, and we do so in between each rental. Our tables are easily moveable within the space, so you can configure for distancing as you wish. And we have a bank of windows to allow in fresh air.
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