Commercial Kitchens to Rent in London
Karma Kitchen provides private fully fitted commercial kitchens and CPUs to rent across six London sites. Built for restaurant groups, corporate caterers and growing food brands.
Trusted by 47 food businesses
From global brands to London's fastest-growing groups
Fully fitted commercial kitchens to rent across London
COMMERCIAL KITCHENS & PRODUCTION UNITS BUILT TO SCALE
Building a commercial kitchen in London means months of planning, contractors and capital before you cook a single dish. We've already done it. Every Karma Kitchen is fitted, maintained and run by people who've worked in food, so you can put your time and money into what you make.
- From 170 to 5,000 sq ft. Private kitchens for development and prep, through to central production units built around your workflow.
- One monthly rent. Equipment, maintenance, waste, pest control, business rates and kitchen porters are included on every kitchen below 900 sq ft.
- Built by food operators. Rational combis, walk-in cold rooms, three-phase power and 3m extraction as standard, laid out by people who know how kitchens run.
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Save up to £2.7m in capital costs
Building a 10,000 sq ft production facility in London costs around £273 per sq ft before you buy a single piece of equipment. Rent here and that figure is zero. Run your own numbers →
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Save around £27 per sq ft, every year
A self-managed facility costs roughly £111 per sq ft a year to run. Ours average £83.80, because waste, business rates, maintenance and pest control are bought across six sites rather than one.
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Producing within two weeks
No build programme, no contractors, no equipment to source. Most partners are operational within two to three weeks of the first call.
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40% zero-carbon power today
On-site biodigesters, cooking oil converted to biofuel, and general waste diverted from landfill — with a clear path to 80% zero-carbon by 2034. ESG credentials without adding work to your team. Read more →
Four sizes, fully fitted
Find the right kitchen for your business
From smaller development kitchens to central production units, compare sizes, monthly rent and lease terms to find the right space for your business.
Central Production Unit
Priced on request/mo
- Size
- 900 sq ft+
- Lease terms
- 2 years
Who we work with
Built for food businesses at scale
Kitchen space shaped around how your food business actually operates, whether you need flexible shifts, a private production unit, or multi-site capacity across London.
Multi-site restaurants
Purpose-built CPUs for restaurant groups that can't afford inconsistency
Catering Companies
Inner-London kitchens built for the output your clients demand
Food manufacturers
Production-grade space with the lease terms serious manufacturers need
Independent Operators
Flexible kitchen access for businesses that are starting out
Locations
Our commercial kitchen locations across London
Choose the site that works for your logistics, team and growth plans.
Bermondsey
Minutes from London Bridge and the City. Perfectly positioned for corporate caterers serving SE1 and the Square Mile.
Crystal Palace
South London's largest production site. Ideal for restaurant groups and caterers serving Brixton, Peckham, Croydon and beyond.
Hackney
In the heart of East London's food scene. Well positioned for food businesses serving Shoreditch, the City fringe and North East London.
London Fields
A distinctive canal-side setting in E2. Perfect for independent operators and smaller food businesses at the heart of East London.
Wimbledon
South West London's most connected production base. Ideal for caterers serving the West End and wider SW area.
Wood Green
The lowest electricity rates in the portfolio. Built for high-volume operations serving North and Central London.
Find my kitchen
Not sure which kitchen is right for you?
Answer three quick questions and we'll match you to the right kitchen type and the
best Karma Kitchen site for your business.
“It’s a great space for us. We have a huge operation to run and they have been so supportive and accommodating to us.”
Nikesh Yadav
Assistant Manager, Din Tai Fung
“The layout is incredibly efficient, making it easy to see how smoothly the team operates. The equipment looks top-notch, and you can tell that a lot of thought went into selecting the best tools for the job.”
Nikhil Gupta
Head Chef, Kricket
“Karma Kitchen gave us the freedom to grow our catering operation without the headache of running a facility. We could focus on winning more contracts.”
Clif Francis
Operations Manager, Lexington
“You can see it’s run by people with a background in catering, with considerate design of the space, the provision of everything you’d need, and much-needed flexibility.”
Lam He
Founder, Bun House
Ready to see what's available?
Most conversations start with a fifteen-minute call. Tell us about your production requirements and we'll map you to the right space.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Our kitchens cost £2,600 a month for 170 sq ft, £3,600 for 300 sq ft and £6,200 for 600 sq ft, plus VAT. Rent includes equipment, maintenance, waste, pest control, business rates and kitchen porters. You pay for electricity on top, and spaces from 900 sq ft are priced to your specification.
Our 170 sq ft kitchens are on a 12-month licence. The 300 and 600 sq ft kitchens are on a 24-month lease. Larger spaces usually start at two years. Every agreement includes a break clause with no penalty, and rent doesn't increase during your term.
No. We build, own and maintain every kitchen, so there's no reinstatement bill at the end of your term. You hand back the keys and the space stays ready for the next partner.
Yes. Tell us what you need before you sign so we can check power and space. The standard fit-out is included in your rent, and anything extra we can source for you at a preferential rate. Electrical and plumbing work must be done by certified contractors.
Yes. Partners including The Vegan Patty Lady and Snacksy's hold SALSA certification from our kitchens. Our larger kitchens are laid out so food moves one way, from goods in to goods out, separate from waste. Tell us which standard you're working to on your first call.
Yes. You can add a kitchen at another site on the same agreement, which helps caterers and restaurant groups keep delivery routes short across London.
Yes. Book a call and we'll arrange a visit to the site that suits you, so you can walk the kitchen and meet the site manager.