If you’re thinking of starting a food based business but don’t have the resources, a shared commercial kitchen may be just what you’re after.
In this article, we’ll focus on the benefits of leasing a shared commercial kitchen and how the experienced team at Food Agent Australia can help.
What is a Shared Commercial Kitchen?
Before we discuss the benefits of a shared commercial kitchen, let’s talk about what a shared commercial kitchen is.
At its heart, the concept is pretty simple. Say you have a food based business but don’t have the capital or desire to lease a full commercial kitchen.
Instead, you may approach an existing business, such as a bowls club or cafe to come to an agreement by which you share the space.
There are even commercial enterprises these days whose main focus is on renting out shared community kitchen space, much in the same way you can rent shared office space on a day-to-day basis.
Ideal for Fledgling Businesses
While the idea of a shared commercial kitchen is something that can be adopted by food businesses at any stage of their career, it’s especially ideal for those just starting out.
Whether you’re not yet sure how your food business will be received by prospective diners or you’re more of a home based cook who needs the commercial premises to prepare stock, this might be the answer you’re after.
Suitable for Various Niches
To expand on our previous point, sharing a commercial kitchen is not something only one type of food business or restaurant can do.
If you had intentions of operating a food business from home, however you can’t due to the nature of the food you are wanting to prepare being potentially hazardous and not shelf stable, it’s a good option as it still allows for a small business operation without the crazy overheads and responsibility.
It’s also a viable solution whether you are preparing simple finger foods like platters/grazing tables or you specialise in preparing and cooking hot, authentic meals.
Saves Money & Stress
Starting any kind of business – particularly one in the hospitality industry takes money and can be rather stressful.
This is something you can reduce significantly when you choose to lease space in a commercial shared kitchen. Leases are usually on a day-to-day or short term basis and are a lot less money than you can expect to pay if renting your own premises.
But the biggest plus may lie in the fact that overheads such as electricity and building codes are taken care of by someone else, leaving you with time to focus on growing your business.
Collaboration & Networking
There’s no doubt of the benefit of collaboration and networking, regardless of the stage you are in with your business. The food industry is no different in this regard.
Shared commercial kitchens allow you to get a foot in the door by working with others in the same boat as you and connecting with customers and other contacts who may prove useful in the future.
Compliant
Even know you would still have to apply for your own food business licence, because it’s an existing kitchen that already complies with council approvals and holds a business licence, you won’t need to worry about design approval
Commercial Equipment
Sometimes the biggest benefit of doing something is the simplest. Working in a shared commercial space gives you access to commercial-grade equipment and . This means you don’t have to worry about procuring those things for yourself,
When to Contact Food Agent Australia
Is all this over your head? At Food Agent, we can assist with all your questions about hiring a shared commercial kitchen.
Our team members are some of the most qualified food safety and hospitality professionals in the industry. It’s why we’re one of the leading providers of food business services in Australia.
Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is second to none; we want to help you succeed.
Find out more about the benefits of hiring a shared commercial kitchen space – and how you go about it – by getting in touch with Food Agent Australia today.
