Shared Kitchen London
Shared kitchen London facilities for food entrepreneurs. Professional shared commercial kitchen with flexible hourly rates from £15/hour.
Available Shared Kitchen Spaces in London
Browse 6 shared kitchen London options. Perfect for food startups, catering businesses, meal prep companies, and small batch producers.
Karma Kitchen - Bermondsey
14-16 Verney Way, SE16 3DH
Equipment Included
Karma Kitchen - London Fields
1 Emma Street, E2 9FP
Equipment Included
Karma Kitchen - Hackney
445 Hackney Road, E2 9DY
Equipment Included
Run The Box Kitchens
White Post Lane, E9 5EN
Equipment Included
What is a Shared Commercial Kitchen?
A shared kitchen London (also called a shared commercial kitchen or co-kitchen) is a professional food preparation facility where multiple food businesses rent space on a flexible basis. Unlike traditional commercial kitchen leases, shared kitchens allow you to pay only for the hours you need.
Shared commercial kitchens in London are fully licensed, equipped with professional-grade appliances, and designed to help food entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses without massive upfront investment.
Perfect For:
- Food startups & home bakers going commercial
- Catering companies needing overflow capacity
- Meal prep & subscription box businesses
- Food truck operators (prep & commissary)
- Small batch artisan producers
Key Benefits:
- 60-80% cheaper than private commercial kitchen
- No long-term lease commitment required
- All equipment & licenses included
- Scale up/down as business needs change
- Network with other food entrepreneurs
Shared Kitchen London Pricing
Hourly
£15-40
per hour
- Perfect for testing recipes
- Small batch production
- Weekend catering prep
Daily
£150-300
per day (8-10hrs)
- Full day production runs
- Catering event preparation
- Weekly meal prep batches
Monthly
£800-2,500
per month
- Consistent weekly production
- Dedicated storage space
- Growing food businesses
💰 Cost Savings
Starting a food business in a shared kitchen London saves £50,000-£150,000 compared to building your own commercial kitchen. No equipment purchases, no lease deposits, no utility setup costs.
How to Choose the Right Shared Kitchen
1. Location & Transport
Choose a shared kitchen within 30 minutes of your home or target delivery area. Check for parking/loading access if transporting large quantities. Inner London (Zones 1-3) charges £30-50/hr, Outer London (Zones 4-6) typically £15-30/hr.
2. Equipment & Facilities
Verify the kitchen has equipment for your specific needs. Bakeries need deck ovens & mixers. Meal prep needs large refrigeration. Food truck operators need packaging/labeling areas. Request a site visit before booking.
3. Storage Options
Dry storage (shelf space) usually £20-50/month. Refrigerated storage £50-150/month. Freezer space £80-200/month. Essential if you're prepping in advance or buying ingredients in bulk.
4. Booking Flexibility
Start with hourly bookings to test the space. Once consistent, negotiate monthly packages for 20-30% savings. Look for 24/7 access if you need early morning or late night production.
5. Community & Support
The best shared kitchens offer more than just space - mentorship, networking events, and business support. Many London food entrepreneurs credit their shared kitchen community for helping them scale.