Our Spaces
Collaboration Spaces
From your first test batch to long-term production — every space at The Grove is designed to meet you exactly where you are in your business journey.
Hourly & daily access
Incubator (Launch Kitchen)
Four fully equipped commercial kitchens — Bakery, Soups & Sauces, Beverages, and Fruit & Veg — ready for food entrepreneurs who are testing, developing, and scaling without the overhead of a full-time lease.
Four distinct kitchen spaces, each with specialty equipment
Bakery: blast chiller, proofer, 80QT mixer, rotary oven & sheeter
Soups & Sauces: braising pan, steam kettle, convection ovens
Beverages & Fruit/Veg: cutter mixer, steam kettles, range ovens
Bookable extras: ice cream maker, dehydrator, meat slicer, vacuum sealer
No long-term commitment — book by the hour (4-hour minimum)
Incubator Kitchen
Equipment by kitchen
The Grove is funded through FedDev Ontario — part of the Government of Canada's commitment to growing agri-food innovation and supporting entrepreneurs across the country.
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Steam Kettle
Burner Range With Oven
Cutter Mixer
20QT Mixer
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Rack Oven
40QT Mixer
Steam Kettle
Burner Range With Oven
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114L Braising Pan
Burner Range With Oven
Double Convection Oven
Commercial Mixer 40QT
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Blast Chiller
Proofer
Sheeter
Dough Splitter
Commercial Mixer 80QT
Burner Range With Oven
Bakers Rotary Oven
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Ice Cream Maker
Food Processor
Dehydrator
Meat Grinder
Vacuum Sealer
Meat Slicer
Commercial Blender
Spice Mill
Scales
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Knives
small wares (tc: whisks, forks, Measuring cups/jugs, peelers, Large size mixing bowls(except those listed above)
Drying towels
Oven & Dish Clothes
Cling Wrap/ Parchment paper
Deep fryer oil if using
*Bookable equipment available only with on-site rental. Subject to availability.
Long-term Growth
Accelerator (Scale Kitchen)
Versatile, open-concept production units customized to your exact requirements. Designed for food businesses that are ready to move beyond the shared kitchen and grow into a dedicated production environment.
Customizable open-concept layout tailored to your needs
Three-bay wash sink & handwash sink
200-amp hydro panel for heavy equipment
Shared HVAC, lunch/meeting room, and loading docks
Three loading dock options for logistics flexibility
Access to free training, business expertise & community
Up to 175 guests
Event & Meeting Space
A brand-new multipurpose venue at Western Fair District — ideal for meetings, presentations, workshops, seminars, live streaming, pop-ups, and food market events. Fully flexible layout with state-of-the-art A/V.
Flexible seating for up to 175 guests
Laser projector & recessed projection screen in each room
Wall-mounted touch panel system control
Complimentary high-speed WiFi
Ideal for workshops, seminars, meetings and presentations.
OUR SUPPORTERS
The partners supporting our Growth
An eco-system of businesses dedicated to helping food
entrepreneurs succeed in London and across Ontario.
Government of Canada
Funded through FedDev Ontario, The Grove is part of Canada's commitment to growing agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship across Southwestern Ontario.
FedDev Ontario
Western Fair District is London's leading event, agriculture, and community organisation — and the founding home of The Grove since its inception.
Western Fair District
Host Organization
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Small Business Centre
Business support
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LEDC
Business support
Proudly supported by
Supported by FedDev & Western Fair District
The Grove is funded through FedDev Ontario — part of the Government of Canada's commitment to growing agri-food innovation and supporting entrepreneurs across the country.
FedDev Ontario
Host & founding partner
