Pop-Up Kitchens for Rent in San Francisco

6 pop-up kitchens available in San Francisco from $16/hour

pop up kitchen spaces with professional equipment, flexible terms, and everything you need to launch your food business.

Available Pop-Up Kitchens in San Francisco

Browse 6 verified pop-up kitchens spaces. All kitchens include professional equipment and flexible rental terms.

Kitchener Oakland

372 24th St, 94612

1,500 sqft
commissary kitchen
Min 2 hours

Equipment Included

Industrial Hobart Blender4 Convection OvensStoveWalk-In Freezer4 Large Workstations
Affordable RatesFlexible SchedulingStorage Options
£16-25/hr

or £3,100/mo

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CloudKitchens Oakland

1919 Webster St, 94612

550 sqft
ghost kitchen
Min 4 hours

Equipment Included

OvensFryersGrillsVentilationPrep Stations
Logistics SupportMarketing SupportOrder Management System
£48-75/hr

or £10,000/mo

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SF Commissary Kitchen

145 9th St, 94103

1,500 sqft
commissary kitchen
Min 4 hours

Equipment Included

Premium OvensRangesGrillsSteamersBlast ChillersWalk-In Coolers
24/7 AccessLoading DockStorageBusiness Support
£60-95/hr

or £12,500/mo

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Forage Kitchen Oakland

478 25th St, 94612

850 sqft
shared kitchen
Min 3 hours

Equipment Included

OvensRangesMixersFood ProcessorsSheet Pans
£22-35/hr

or £4,800/mo

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CloudKitchens San Francisco - SOMA

388 Townsend St, 94107

1,400 sqft
ghost kitchen
Min 4 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvensFryersGrillsVentilationPrep Stations
Logistics SupportMarketing SupportOrder ManagementDelivery Integration
£55-85/hr

or £11,500/mo

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Timothy Kitchens

1650 Alvarado St, 94577

1,200 sqft
shared kitchen
Min 4 hours

Equipment Included

Commercial OvensRangesSteamersMixersFood Manufacturing Equipment
Food Manufacturing SpaceCold StorageDry StorageLoading Dock
£28-45/hr

or £6,200/mo

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What is a Pop-Up Kitchen?

A pop-up kitchen in San Francisco is a professional food preparation facility designed for pop up kitchen, pop up restaurant kitchen, temporary kitchen rental. These spaces are fully licensed, equipped with commercial-grade appliances, and offer flexible rental terms to help food entrepreneurs start and scale their businesses.

Perfect For:

  • pop up
  • supper club
  • event
  • temporary
  • test concept

Key Benefits:

  • No long-term lease commitment
  • All equipment included
  • Fully licensed premises
  • Scale up or down as needed
  • Professional network access

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Licensing & Regulations in San Francisco

What you need to know before renting pop-up kitchens in San Francisco

Food Service License (Required)

All commercial food operations in the US require a Food Service License from your local health department. Requirements vary by state and county, but generally include facility inspection, food handler certification, and fee payment.

Cost: Typically $100-500 depending on location and operation type

Timeline: 2-8 weeks from application to approval

Renewal: Annual renewal required in most jurisdictions

Food Handler Certification

Most states require all food handlers to complete Food Handler Certification training. Some states also require a Food Manager Certification for supervisors.

Food Handler (All Staff)

  • Online courses available
  • Cost: $10-30
  • Takes 2-3 hours
  • Valid 2-3 years

Food Manager (Supervisors)

  • ServSafe or equivalent
  • Cost: $100-200
  • 1-2 day course + exam
  • Valid 3-5 years

Timeline to Start Trading

1

Complete Food Handler Training

2-3 hours online, $10-30

2

Apply for Food Service License

$100-500, includes facility inspection

3

Health Department Inspection

Scheduled within 2-4 weeks of application

4

Receive License & Start Trading

1-2 weeks after passing inspection

Note: Requirements vary significantly by state and county. Contact your local health department for specific requirements in San Francisco. Some commercial kitchens handle permits as part of their rental agreement - ask before applying independently.

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Browse 6 pop-up kitchens in San Francisco. Starting from $16/hour.