Rent out a licensed kitchen in its quiet hours

Home bakers, market traders, small caterers and food start-ups who need a registered commercial kitchen for a few sessions a week.

Hourly or per-session kitchen fees, from which you pay the kitchen owner a fixed rent or a share of the takings.

• Organising bookings
• Negotiating with kitchen owners
• Clear communication about hygiene rules
• Reliable and trustworthy

• Check with the council whether the kitchen's food registration covers the way it will be shared, and who is responsible for it
• Check the owner's insurance and lease terms allow sub-letting, and arrange your own public liability cover
• Clear rules on cleaning, allergens and storage are needed, as problems between users can affect the owner's reputation
• Bookings may be uneven in the early months, so be careful about committing to a fixed rent

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on insurance, booking tools and any equipment or storage you add. These are estimates, so check your own costs before agreeing terms.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £1,500, depending on how many sessions you book. Bookings may be uneven early on, so be careful about committing to a fixed rent.

Check with the council whether the kitchen's food registration covers sharing and who is responsible. Check the owner's insurance and lease allow sub-letting, arrange your own public liability cover, and set clear rules on cleaning, allergens and storage.