Leicester Kitchen Rentals

Commercial Kitchens for Rentin Leicester

Multicultural city known for diverse cuisine on London Road.

36
Available Kitchens
£55-£167/day
Price Range
5 Shared-Kitchen5 Dark-Kitchen4 Commercial Kitchen4 Ghost-Kitchen

All 36 Kitchens in Leicester

London Road Shared Kitchen | 275sqft

London Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
275 sqft
shared kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvenHobPrep AreaShared RefrigerationBasic EquipmentDishwasher Access+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£60-65/day

or £1,118/mo

Value

Highfields Pub Kitchen | 425sqft

Highfields, LE1 1AA

Verified
425 sqft
pub kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial FryersFlat-Top GrillRange CookerPrep TablesUnder-Counter RefrigerationGlass Washer+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£79-89/day

or £1,494/mo

Value

London Road Ghost Kitchen | 425sqft

London Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
425 sqft
ghost kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial RangeExtraction HoodPrep TablesRefrigerationFreezer StorageDishwasher+2 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£93-105/day

or £1,681/mo

Premium

London Road Dark Kitchen | 525sqft

London Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
525 sqft
dark kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial RangeExtraction HoodPrep TablesRefrigerationFreezer StorageDishwasher+2 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£105-118/day

or £1,908/mo

Premium

London Road Commercial Kitchen | 700sqft

London Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
700 sqft
commercial kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

6-Burner RangeCombi OvenWalk-In FridgeWalk-In FreezerMultiple Prep StationsIndustrial Dishwasher+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£126-143/day

or £2,322/mo

Premium

Highfields Dark Kitchen | 575sqft

Highfields, LE1 1AA

Verified
575 sqft
dark kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial RangeExtraction HoodPrep TablesRefrigerationFreezer StorageDishwasher+2 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£111-127/day

or £2,016/mo

Premium

Highfields Shared Kitchen | 300sqft

Highfields, LE1 1AA

Verified
300 sqft
shared kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvenHobPrep AreaShared RefrigerationBasic EquipmentDishwasher Access+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£62-68/day

or £1,166/mo

Value

Highfields Commercial Kitchen | 525sqft

Highfields, LE1 1AA

Verified
525 sqft
commercial kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

6-Burner RangeCombi OvenWalk-In FridgeWalk-In FreezerMultiple Prep StationsIndustrial Dishwasher+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£110-121/day

or £2,039/mo

Premium

Belgrave Shared Kitchen | 350sqft

Belgrave, LE1 1AA

Verified
350 sqft
shared kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvenHobPrep AreaShared RefrigerationBasic EquipmentDishwasher Access+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£68-76/day

or £1,260/mo

Value

Belgrave Commercial Kitchen | 475sqft

Belgrave, LE1 1AA

Verified
475 sqft
commercial kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

6-Burner RangeCombi OvenWalk-In FridgeWalk-In FreezerMultiple Prep StationsIndustrial Dishwasher+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£106-116/day

or £1,958/mo

Premium

Belgrave Pub Kitchen | 425sqft

Belgrave, LE1 1AA

Verified
425 sqft
pub kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial FryersFlat-Top GrillRange CookerPrep TablesUnder-Counter RefrigerationGlass Washer+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£79-89/day

or £1,494/mo

Value

Belgrave Catering Kitchen | 750sqft

Belgrave, LE1 1AA

Verified
750 sqft
catering kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Large-Scale OvensTilt SkilletSteam KettlesBlast ChillerMultiple Prep LinesLoading Bay Access+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£135-151/day

or £2,520/mo

Premium

Narborough Road Commercial Kitchen | 775sqft

Narborough Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
775 sqft
commercial kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

6-Burner RangeCombi OvenWalk-In FridgeWalk-In FreezerMultiple Prep StationsIndustrial Dishwasher+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£132-151/day

or £2,444/mo

Premium

Narborough Road Pub Kitchen | 325sqft

Narborough Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
325 sqft
pub kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial FryersFlat-Top GrillRange CookerPrep TablesUnder-Counter RefrigerationGlass Washer+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£68-74/day

or £1,278/mo

Value

Narborough Road Catering Kitchen | 900sqft

Narborough Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
900 sqft
catering kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Large-Scale OvensTilt SkilletSteam KettlesBlast ChillerMultiple Prep LinesLoading Bay Access+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£147-167/day

or £2,747/mo

Premium

Narborough Road Bakery Kitchen | 375sqft

Narborough Road, LE1 1AA

Verified
375 sqft
baking kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Deck OvensProof BoxSpiral MixerPlanetary MixerMarble Work SurfaceRefrigerated Bench+1 more
Flexible TermsPartner Network
£75-81/day

or £1,346/mo

Value

Turnkey Shared Kitchen | City Centre

City Centre, LE4 8AA

450 sqft
shared-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Storage LockerCommercial OvenBasic EquipmentSink StationHob
£75-80/day

or £1,400/mo

Value

Evington - 380sqft Shared Kitchen

Evington, LE12 4AA

380 sqft
shared-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Prep AreaStorage LockerSink StationShared RefrigerationHobBasic Equipment
£65-75/day

or £1,250/mo

Value

Spinney Hills Shared Kitchen | 300sqft

Spinney Hills, LE20 5AA

300 sqft
shared-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Storage LockerHobPrep AreaCommercial OvenBasic EquipmentShared Refrigeration+1 more
£60-65/day

or £1,100/mo

Value

Ready-to-Go Shared Kitchen in Highfields

Highfields, LE10 3AA

290 sqft
shared-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Dishwasher AccessSink StationShared RefrigerationStorage LockerBasic EquipmentHob+2 more
£60-65/day

or £1,100/mo

Value

Ghost Kitchen in Spinney Hills | 400sqft

Spinney Hills, LE16 7AA

400 sqft
ghost-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Handwash StationCommercial RangeExtraction HoodDishwasherDelivery Packaging AreaFreezer Storage+2 more
£85-95/day

or £1,550/mo

Value

Belgrave Kitchen Space | Commercial Kitchen

Belgrave, LE13 2AA

760 sqft
commercial-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

6-Burner RangeWalk-In FreezerGoods-In AreaIndustrial DishwasherMultiple Prep StationsCombi Oven+2 more
£125-140/day

or £2,300/mo

Premium

Ghost Kitchen in Highfields | 430sqft

Highfields, LE20 4AA

430 sqft
ghost-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial RangeExtraction HoodPrep TablesRefrigerationFreezer StorageDishwasher+2 more
£90-100/day

or £1,600/mo

Value

City Centre Commercial Kitchen | 450sqft

City Centre, LE13 7AA

450 sqft
commercial-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Walk-In FreezerDry StorageMultiple Prep StationsGoods-In AreaIndustrial DishwasherExtraction System+2 more
£100-110/day

or £1,800/mo

Premium

Catering Kitchen Space | City Centre 530sqft

City Centre, LE5 3AA

530 sqft
catering-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Tilt SkilletBlast ChillerPackaging AreaLoading Bay AccessLarge-Scale OvensSteam Kettles
£110-125/day

or £2,100/mo

Premium

Dark Kitchen in Evington | 450sqft

Evington, LE6 3AA

450 sqft
dark-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Extraction SystemWalk-In RefrigerationCombi OvenPrep StationsStorage RackingRider Waiting Area+2 more
£90-100/day

or £1,650/mo

Value

Aylestone - 650sqft Catering Kitchen

Aylestone, LE7 1AA

650 sqft
catering-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Steam KettlesLarge RefrigerationPackaging AreaLarge-Scale OvensBlast ChillerLoading Bay Access+3 more
£120-135/day

or £2,250/mo

Premium

380sqft Dark Kitchen | Spinney Hills

Spinney Hills, LE16 1AA

380 sqft
dark-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Industrial DishwasherPackaging StationStorage RackingPrep StationsWalk-In RefrigerationExtraction System+3 more
£85-90/day

or £1,500/mo

Value

City Centre Ghost Kitchen Unit | 480sqft

City Centre, LE2 2AA

480 sqft
ghost-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial RangeExtraction HoodDry StoragePrep TablesRefrigerationDelivery Packaging Area+1 more
£95-105/day

or £1,700/mo

Premium

Highfields Kitchen Space | Dark Kitchen

Highfields, LE9 6AA

590 sqft
dark-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Industrial DishwasherStorage RackingExtraction SystemPackaging StationRider Waiting AreaWalk-In Refrigeration+1 more
£105-120/day

or £1,950/mo

Premium

Ready-to-Go Catering Kitchen in Belgrave

Belgrave, LE6 1AA

910 sqft
catering-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Blast ChillerSteam KettlesLarge-Scale OvensPackaging AreaMultiple Prep LinesHot Holding Units+1 more
£140-155/day

or £2,600/mo

Premium

City Centre Dark Kitchen Unit | 480sqft

City Centre, LE18 1AA

480 sqft
dark-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Walk-In RefrigerationExtraction SystemPrep StationsCombi OvenStorage RackingIndustrial Dishwasher+1 more
£95-105/day

or £1,700/mo

Premium

Aylestone - 270sqft Shared Kitchen

Aylestone, LE1 6AA

270 sqft
shared-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvenStorage LockerHobSink StationShared RefrigerationDishwasher Access+1 more
£55-60/day

or £1,050/mo

Value

Evington Commercial Kitchen | 710sqft

Evington, LE11 1AA

710 sqft
commercial-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Dry StorageIndustrial DishwasherMultiple Prep StationsWalk-In FreezerWalk-In FridgeGoods-In Area+3 more
£120-135/day

or £2,200/mo

Premium

Aylestone Dark Kitchen | 370sqft

Aylestone, LE11 6AA

370 sqft
dark-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Prep StationsExtraction SystemCombi OvenPackaging StationCommercial RangeWalk-In Refrigeration+3 more
£80-90/day

or £1,500/mo

Value

Belgrave Kitchen Space | Ghost Kitchen

Belgrave, LE6 2AA

360 sqft
ghost-kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

RefrigerationCommercial RangeExtraction HoodDry StorageDelivery Packaging AreaFreezer Storage+1 more
£80-90/day

or £1,450/mo

Value

Types of Kitchen Space in Leicester

Dark Kitchens in Leicester

Delivery-only facilities designed for food businesses on Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. No front-of-house costs — just kitchen, equipment, and driver pick-up zones.

Best for
  • -Virtual restaurant brands
  • -Delivery-only startups
  • -Multi-brand operators
Typical costs & access

Dark kitchens typically require 3-12 month commitments, with major operators like Karma Kitchen requiring 3-month minimums and others requiring 6-12 months. This longer commitment reflects the dedicated space you're renting. Some facilities offer slight discounts for annual contracts. Unlike hourly shared kitchens, you can't book dark kitchens on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Commercial Kitchens in Leicester

Fully licensed, professional-grade cooking facilities available by the hour, day, or month. All food safety requirements met, including ventilation, fire suppression, and commercial equipment.

Best for
  • -Catering companies
  • -Food manufacturers
  • -Home bakers scaling up
Typical costs & access

Commercial kitchens offer the most flexible commitment options, ranging from hourly rentals (great for testing) to monthly leases. Hourly rates typically have no minimum commitment, while daily rentals might require booking in advance. Monthly rentals usually require 1-6 month initial commitments, with many offering month-to-month terms after the initial period. This flexibility makes commercial kitchens ideal for seasonal businesses or those with fluctuating production schedules.

Shared Kitchens in Leicester

Co-working kitchen spaces where multiple food businesses share equipment and costs. Affordable entry point with month-to-month contracts and peer community.

Best for
  • -Food business startups
  • -Meal prep services
  • -Private chefs & supper clubs
Typical costs & access

Shared kitchens typically offer monthly rolling contracts, making them the most flexible long-term option. Monthly memberships usually have no long-term commitment beyond the current month, allowing you to scale up or down as your business evolves. Some operators like Karma Kitchen offer week-to-week bookings starting from £55 per week for off-peak shared workbench access. Hourly options are also available at many facilities, perfect for occasional users or those testing recipes before committing to regular production.

Commissary Kitchens in Leicester

Licensed prep and storage facilities for businesses that cook off-site. Legally required for food trucks in many areas. Book by the hour with shared equipment access.

Best for
  • -Food trucks & mobile vendors
  • -Street food sellers
  • -Farmers market producers
Typical costs & access

Commissary kitchens offer flexible commitments ranging from hourly bookings to monthly memberships. Hourly rentals (typically £20-45/hour or $25-55/hour) have no long-term commitment, while monthly plans often require 1-6 months initially. Many facilities offer package deals like "20 hours per month" that provide better rates than hourly bookings. This flexibility makes commissaries perfect for seasonal businesses, food trucks with variable schedules, or caterers with fluctuating demand.

Guides & Resources for Leicester

Reviewed by James Mitchell

MBA in Hospitality Management | 15+ years experience

Updated 17 March 2026
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Commercial Kitchens in Leicester

Discover 36 professional kitchen spaces available in Leicester.

36
Available Kitchens
369,000
Customer Reach
3-5 miles
Delivery Range

Why Choose Leicester?

  • Access to 369,000 potential customers
  • 3-5 miles delivery coverage
  • Professional equipment included
  • Flexible rental terms - hourly, daily, monthly
  • Near major transport links

Kitchen Types in Leicester

Ghost Kitchens

Delivery-only spaces for virtual restaurants

Catering Kitchens

Professional spaces for catering businesses

Prep Kitchens

Food preparation and production spaces

Baking Kitchens

Bakery spaces with ovens and mixers

Dark Kitchens

Delivery-focused commercial kitchens

Leicester Kitchen Market Overview

Average Rent

£450-1,000/month

Typical monthly rates

Popular Areas

London Road, Highfields, Belgrave, Narborough Road

Food Safety

Food Standards Agency

Check license requirements →
Local Authority

Leicester City Council

Popular Cuisines in Leicester

Indian
Pakistani
Caribbean
British
Chinese

These cuisines perform exceptionally well in Leicester's diverse food market.

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Leicester Ghost Kitchen Market Overview

Current market data and pricing for commercial kitchens in Leicester

Managed Kitchen

£750 - £2,500

per month

Industrial Unit

£4.5 - £10

per sq ft / year

Typical Deposit

3-6 months

rent upfront

Minimum Terms

6-12 months license, 3-5 years industrial

Major Kitchen Operators in Leicester

Deliveroo

City centre and university areas

Partner model with existing restaurants; strong student market focus

Oya Kitchens

Various (marketplace)

Host kitchen listings from £750/month in pub residencies

Leicester Market Insights

  • Diverse ethnic food market creates opportunities for authentic cuisine delivery brands
  • Two major universities (UoL and DMU) create 45,000+ student population with high delivery frequency
  • Lower industrial rents than Birmingham (40-50% cheaper) with similar demographic reach

Best Areas for Ghost Kitchens in Leicester

Strategic location analysis with pricing, logistics ratings, and local insights

Freemans Common

LE2
Excellent logistics

Strategic position between city centre and university. Direct A426 Aylestone Road access provides north-south arterial connectivity.

Monthly rent:£1,000 - £1,800
Best for:
Central Production UnitsMulti-brand dark kitchensStudent market

Frog Island & Abbey Lane

LE4
Good logistics

Northern industrial belt with converted Victorian mills. Character space near River Soar. Good access to inner ring road.

Monthly rent:£800 - £1,400
Best for:
Artisan producersBakeriesStartup kitchens

Flood risk zone - check insurance requirements

Narborough Road

LE3
Excellent logistics

The 'Golden Mile' of Leicester - high footfall multicultural corridor. Dense residential catchment with strong delivery culture.

Monthly rent:£1,200 - £2,000
Best for:
Ethnic cuisinesHalal conceptsHybrid collection models

Heavy competition; parking enforcement aggressive

Hamilton

LE5
Good logistics

Modern business parks near outer ring road. Good A46 access for regional distribution. Serves eastern suburbs.

Monthly rent:£900 - £1,500
Best for:
Meal prepEastern suburbs serviceBudget operations

Data researched January 2026. Pricing and availability subject to change.

Leicester Licensing & Regulations

Local council requirements and compliance information for food businesses

Leicester City Council Environmental Health

foodsafety@leicester.gov.uk

Inspection Timeline

28 days registration required; high-risk inspected within 6 months

Registration requirement: Register your food business at least 28 days before opening via the GOV.UK portal.

Leicester Local Requirements

  • Hot Food Takeaway SPD: 400m exclusion zones around secondary schools
  • Dark kitchens classified as Sui Generis requiring full planning application
  • Strong enforcement on extraction and odour control near residential areas
  • Multicultural food corridor on Narborough Road - established delivery culture

Planning Permission

Most UK councils classify dark kitchens as Sui Generis (a class of their own), not Class E. This means you may need full planning permission to convert a warehouse or retail unit into a commercial kitchen. Check with your local planning authority before signing a lease.

Commercial Kitchen Rental in Leicester: FAQ

Commercial kitchen rental in Leicester typically costs £15-80/hour for shared spaces, £100-600/day for full-day hire, or £1,000-8,000/month for dedicated dark kitchen units. Prices vary significantly by location, with London commanding premium rates.

You need to register your food business with your local council at least 28 days before opening (free). You'll also need a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (£30-100), public liability insurance (minimum £5M), and the kitchen premises must have a valid food hygiene rating.

A dark kitchen (also called ghost kitchen or cloud kitchen) is a commercial cooking space with no customer seating, built purely for delivery orders through apps like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats. They cost 60-70% less to start than traditional restaurants.

Yes, many commercial kitchens offer hourly rental, typically from £15-80/hour depending on location and facilities. This is ideal for caterers, meal prep businesses, and operators testing new food concepts before committing to monthly rental.

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