5 Commercial Kitchen Rental Services in Europe to Consider

Commercial kitchen rentals fall into two broad models: infrastructure-ready premises where you bring appliances, and fitted shared workstations or private units. Your equipment needs and production schedule should shape the shortlist before you compare rent.

We reviewed five services across Europe, including the UK, using public operator information. ProKitchens is our top pick for businesses bringing their own equipment; the other recommendations address fitted units, cold storage, venue-based hire and shared production in specific markets.

Key Takeaways

• ProKitchens is our top pick for infrastructure-ready premises and tenant-supplied equipment.

• Karma Kitchen suits fitted private-unit needs in London; electricity is charged separately.

• Dephna suits London producers who need private kitchens and cold storage from one operator.

• ShareDining lists kitchens in London venues for hire by the day, week or month.

• Mission Kitchen suits part-time London production but does not support takeaway meal delivery.

How We Picked

We checked public operator pages in October 2026. This is desk research, not a hands-on test, facility inspection, customer survey or compliance assessment.

We compared geography, equipment responsibility, utility infrastructure, shared versus private working, production versus delivery suitability, storage, access and pricing transparency. First place reflects the fit for businesses that want to choose their own appliances.

Weekend memberships, booked shifts and private-unit rents buy different access. Published locations do not establish vacancies, and rental models or geography are fit considerations rather than quality scores.

1. ProKitchens

Our first pick focuses on infrastructure-ready premises in continental Europe.

ProKitchens Pros

• Premises come with gas, electric, water and ventilation infrastructure in place.

• Tenant-supplied appliances let you plan equipment around your menu.

• Production and recipe development are named use cases.

ProKitchens Cons

• Allow for appliance sourcing and installation.

• Confirm site specifications and availability directly.

Why We Picked ProKitchens

For businesses bringing their own cooking equipment, ProKitchens is our first option to explore for premises with utility infrastructure already in place. Its site describes kitchens supplied with gas, electric, water and ventilation, ready for tenants to install their own equipment.

We also liked that R&D teams testing new menus are named as a target user alongside manufacturers and delivery brands. Confirm a site's capacity and layout against your equipment plan before committing to a fit-out.

ProKitchens Pricing

How does the budget look when premises and equipment are assessed together? Request site-specific information covering utility capacity, access and total premises costs. Add appliance purchase and installation to that estimate, and check which ongoing equipment costs you will carry. Compare that combined budget with a fitted unit serving the same production needs.

2. Karma Kitchen

Karma Kitchen ranks second for fitted private kitchens in London.

Karma Kitchen Pros

• Standard equipment included in rent.

• Cold-room storage listed for Medium units.

• Published 170, 300 and 600 sq ft options.

Karma Kitchen Cons

• London focus limits its geographic fit.

• Electricity is separately metered per unit.

Why We Picked Karma Kitchen

We picked Karma Kitchen as the fitted alternative for operators who prefer an included equipment inventory. The operator suggests 3-5 chefs for Medium and 6-10 for Large, useful guidance to check against your workflow. Central production units range from 900 sq ft to several thousand, but this is not a vacancy listing. We would confirm the standard inventory and working layout during a viewing rather than rely on floor area alone.

Karma Kitchen Pricing

Published monthly private-unit rents are £2,600 for Small (170 sq ft), £3,600 for Medium (300 sq ft) and £6,200 for Large (600 sq ft), plus VAT. Medium includes fitted equipment and cold-room storage. Electricity is charged separately, so budget for consumption alongside rent.

3. Dephna

Dephna takes third place for private kitchens with cold storage in London.

Dephna Pros

• Over 250 commercial kitchens and more than 500 cold rooms across its sites.

• 24-hour access, car parking, lifts and loading bays listed.

• Spaces can be personalised to suit your operation.

Dephna Cons

• Sites are limited to West, North West and North London.

• Utilities are charged on top of rent.

Why We Picked Dephna

We picked Dephna for producers who want kitchen space and cold storage from the same operator. Its site lists inbuilt ventilation, drainage, waste collection and hygienic floors, and it says it does not force tenants into lengthy contracts.

The operator names entrepreneurs, restaurants, manufacturers and scale-ups as its users, with central production units aimed at restaurants seeking more consistent food quality. Confirm the specific site and unit before comparing quotes, as costs and unit size vary between locations.

Dephna Pricing

Kitchens start from £2,000 per month plus VAT and utilities, according to the operator. Cold rooms start from £400 per month plus VAT and metered utilities. Ask for the floor area and utility estimate of the specific unit you are quoted.

4. ShareDining

ShareDining takes fourth place for hiring existing commercial kitchens in London venues.

ShareDining Pros

• Marketplace of kitchens in schools, church halls, cafes and restaurants.

• Space can be booked by the day, week or month.

• Listings include both short-term and long-term rentals.

ShareDining Cons

• The number of live listings is limited, so availability varies.

• Equipment and house rules depend on each host venue.

Why We Picked ShareDining

We picked ShareDining for food businesses that need occasional access to a kitchen rather than a dedicated unit. Because each listing is a separate venue, equipment, hours and rules differ from one kitchen to the next.

Check each venue's equipment against your menu before booking, and confirm whether its hours fit your production schedule. This model suits trial runs and short production periods more than steady daily output.

ShareDining Pricing

We did not find a standard published tariff, as rates are set per listing. Ask each venue for the total cost of your booking, including any utilities, storage or cleaning charges, before comparing it with a membership or private-unit rent.

5. Mission Kitchen

Mission Kitchen ranks fifth for shared and private food-production space in London.

Mission Kitchen Pros

• Equipped shared workstations and private kitchens.

• Membership includes utilities, waste, cleaning and maintenance.

• Food-business community at New Covent Garden Market.

Mission Kitchen Cons

• Takeaway meal-delivery activities are not supported.

• Nine Elms kitchens are closed on Sundays.

Why We Picked Mission Kitchen

We picked Mission Kitchen for part-time production using booked shifts in a shared kitchen. Full-Time membership offers a permanent workstation for businesses needing a regular base, useful for food brands building toward a restaurant opening of their own.

The operator describes a community of more than 100 independent food businesses, according to Mission Kitchen's Nine Elms page, its own community figure rather than an independent quality rating. Development and demo kitchens have separate half-day, full-day or longer bookings.

Mission Kitchen Pricing

Part-Time starts at £395 per month plus VAT for shared-kitchen shift booking. Full-Time starts at £1,745 per month plus VAT for a permanent workstation. Private Kitchen starts at £2,495 per month plus VAT, with pre-fitted cooking equipment, refrigeration and storage. Compare the permitted hours as well as rent.

Conclusion

ProKitchens is our top pick for businesses bringing their own equipment to infrastructure-ready premises. Start with the country pages, then request site-specific information; the locations navigation does not confirm available units.

Karma Kitchen is the fitted London alternative, while Dephna pairs London kitchens with cold storage. ShareDining suits occasional venue-based hire, and Mission Kitchen offers London production options for businesses that do not need takeaway delivery.

Before committing, obtain an equipment list, utility capacities, access schedule and complete cost breakdown, including energy and tax. Confirm the premises suit your production process and the permissions your business requires.