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Commercial Kitchen Hire Sydney

Find commercial kitchen spaces in Sydney with a social impact focus. Starting from $118 AUD/day with flexible terms and 24/7 access.

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Kitchen Spaces
A$118
Half Day Rate
24/7
Access Available
A$750
Weekly Off-Peak
Featured Social Enterprise

FoodLab Sydney - Kitchen Incubator

Supporting food entrepreneurs from high-barrier backgrounds

FoodLab Sydney Pricing

Affordable rates with regular usage required

Half Day (4 hours)A$118
Full Day (8 hours)A$205
Off-Peak Half DayA$100
Off-Peak Full DayA$165
Off-Peak WeeklyA$750
Event Hire (Full Kitchen)A$550-850

* Monthly rates upon request. Regular usage required (min once per month)

Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs

Refugees & Migrants
Helping new Australians start food businesses
Aboriginal Australians
Supporting First Nations entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs
Empowering women in food business
Low-Income Entrepreneurs
Making commercial kitchens accessible
Visit FoodLab Sydney Website
Not-for-profit social enterprise
Supporting high-barrier entrepreneurs
4 complete prep stations
150 square metres
24/7 access available
Full commercial equipment
Walk-in freezer & cool room
Natural light

All Commercial Kitchens in Sydney

FoodLab Sydney

Not-for-profit kitchen incubator supporting high-barrier entrepreneurs. Half day $118, full day $205, off-peak rates available.

Strathfield South
$118-$205/day
1,615 sq ft
24/7 Access

La Botanique

State-of-the-art commercial kitchen with Waldorf appliances including 20 tray combi oven.

Easy Kitchen Hire

Fully equipped commercial kitchen 15 minutes from Sydney CBD with cold storage.

Marrickville Shared Bakery

Small wholesale dessert bakery, 550 sq ft. $650/week including water.

Marrickville
550 sq ft

CloudKitchens Alexandria

Delivery-only restaurant spaces in Alexandria.

Alexandria

What Makes Sydney's Kitchen Scene Different

Sydney's commercial kitchen market has a distinct character compared to other Australian cities. The standout feature? A genuine focus on social enterprise. FoodLab Sydney isn't just another kitchen rental—it's a non-profit specifically designed to help refugees, Aboriginal Australians, and women break into the food industry. That mission-driven approach influences the whole market here.

Pricing in Sydney reflects both demand and location. You'll find rates anywhere from A$25/hour for basic shared space in the outer suburbs to A$110/hour for premium CBD-adjacent facilities. Most operators land somewhere in the A$40-70 range for decent equipped space with reasonable access to delivery zones.

Where to Look

Inner West (Marrickville, Alexandria): This is where you'll find the highest concentration of shared kitchens. Good delivery coverage to the CBD and Eastern Suburbs, though parking can be a nightmare. CloudKitchens has a presence here.

Strathfield South: FoodLab's 150 sqm facility is here—more affordable rates and a supportive community, but you're further from high-density delivery areas.

Botany: Industrial area with larger facilities. Better for production-focused operations than delivery-first ghost kitchens.

Getting Compliant

NSW Food Authority requirements are strict, but most commercial kitchens handle the facility-level compliance for you. You'll still need your own Food Safety Supervisor certificate, ABN, and liability insurance (A$10-20M is standard). Council registration can take 2-4 weeks, so factor that into your timeline.

Start Your Food Business in Sydney

Sydney's commercial kitchens welcome food trucks, caterers, bakers, meal prep businesses, and virtual restaurants. Contact facilities directly to discuss your needs.