Commercial Kitchens for Rentin Middlesbrough
10 commercial kitchens for rent in Middlesbrough. Available in Town Centre, Linthorpe, Marton. From £12/hour. Ghost kitchens, dark kitchens & shared kitchen spaces.
Middlesbrough Ghost Kitchen Market Overview
Current market data and pricing for commercial kitchens in Middlesbrough
£800 - £2,000
per month
£5 - £12
per sq ft / year
3-6 months
rent upfront
12 months license, 3-5 years industrial
Major Kitchen Operators in Middlesbrough
Port of Middlesbrough
Eston Road (TS6 6US)
Turnkey catering facility with existing equipment - minimal CAPEX for startup
TAD Centre
Ormesby Road (TS3 7SF)
Business hub with bistro/catering facility from £80/month serviced offices
Materials Processing Institute (MPI)
Eston Road
Research campus seeking entrepreneur for commercial kitchen - captive 80+ staff audience
Middlesbrough Market Insights
- •'Parmo' economy creates pre-existing delivery infrastructure and conditioned consumer base
- •Freeport designation bringing investment and increasing daytime working population
- •'Blue Ocean' for healthy/international cuisine - intense Parmo competition leaves niches open
Best Areas for Ghost Kitchens in Middlesbrough
Strategic location analysis with pricing, logistics ratings, and local insights
Cannon Park Industrial Estate
Premier logistics location adjacent to A66 and walking distance from town centre. Mix of trade counters and modern hybrid units (Mandale Park).
Riverside Park
Heavier industrial zone north of A66 bordering River Tees. Larger footprint units suitable for bulk operations. Port has turnkey catering facility.
Rush hour congestion at A66/A19 interchange can bottleneck delivery times
Skippers Lane
Eastern flank near Cleveland Retail Park. Good A66 and A19 access. Serves eastern suburbs (Berwick Hills, Thorntree).
Linthorpe Road (Town Centre)
Culinary artery of Middlesbrough. High footfall retail corridor. Premium for existing A5 permissions.
Heavily policed for hot food density; new entrants face high refusal risk
Data researched January 2026. Pricing and availability subject to change.
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Commercial Kitchens in Middlesbrough
Discover 10 professional kitchen spaces available in Middlesbrough.
Why Choose Middlesbrough?
- Access to 140,000 potential customers
- 3-5 miles delivery coverage
- Professional equipment included
- Flexible rental terms - hourly, daily, monthly
- Near major transport links
Kitchen Types in Middlesbrough
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
Middlesbrough Kitchen Market Overview
£350-800/month
Typical monthly rates
Town Centre, Linthorpe, Marton, Acklam
Middlesbrough Council
Popular Cuisines in Middlesbrough
These cuisines perform exceptionally well in Middlesbrough's diverse food market.
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Middlesbrough Licensing & Regulations
Local council requirements and compliance information for food businesses
Middlesbrough Council Environmental Health
Inspection Timeline
28 days registration required; rigorous enforcement
Registration requirement: Register your food business at least 28 days before opening via the GOV.UK portal.
Middlesbrough Local Requirements
- CRITICAL: 400m exclusion zone around ALL secondary schools for A5 uses
- 10% threshold: No new A5 if proportion in district centre exceeds 10% of total units
- Clustering rule: No more than 2 adjacent A5 uses permitted
- Obesity-driven planning policy - health data material consideration in applications
- Opening hour restrictions common in conditional approvals (often closes by 11pm)
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 Middlesbrough: FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a commercial kitchen?
Commercial kitchen rental in Middlesbrough 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.
What licences do I need for a food business in Middlesbrough?
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.
What is a dark kitchen?
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.
Can I rent a kitchen by the hour?
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.
How do I find a commercial kitchen near me?
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