How much does it cost to rent a commercial kitchen?
Of the kitchens in our directory, 17 have a price in the public list they come from. 9 charge by the hour, 3 by the shift and 5 by the day. Most kitchens quote privately, so treat these as a guide and call.
How kitchens charge
- By the hour: common at small incubator and community kitchens, often with a 4-hour minimum.
- By the shift: 8-hour blocks in busy urban kitchens, with night and overnight shifts cheaper than day shifts.
- By the day or half day: typical at church, extension and community-center kitchens.
- Monthly: the usual model for food-truck commissaries (parking, servicing and storage) and for dedicated kitchen leases.
On top of the rate, expect a refundable deposit, a cleaning fee, proof of liability insurance and sometimes a food manager certificate. The Kansas and New York listings below show all of these.