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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
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.
Four sizes, fully fitted
Four sizes, fully fitted Find the right kitchen for your business
Production kitchens without the build. Pick the size that fits your team and we'll match you to a site.
Central Production Unit
Priced on request/mo
- Size
- 900 sq ft+
- Lease terms
- 2 years
Not sure which size you need? Answer three quick questions and we’ll recommend the right kitchen and site.
Find my kitchenLocations
Six London sites
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.
Why rent, not build
The kitchen's already built
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.
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Up to £1.37m Capex you don't spend
Building a 5,000 sq ft production kitchen in London costs around £273 per sq ft before equipment. With us, the build cost is ours.
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£27 per sq ft saved on running costs every year
Running costs average £83.80 per sq ft a year with us, against £111 per sq ft to run your own.
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10 working days from signing to producing
No build programme, no contractors, no equipment to source.
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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.
“Our Wood Green delivery kitchen is currently in the top 10 percent of high-performing Popeyes locations globally.”
Tom Byng
Chief Development Officer, Popeyes
Pricing
One monthly rent. Almost everything in it.
Rent covers the kitchen, the equipment and the running of the building. You pay for the electricity you use.
Included in your rent
- Maintenance of all included equipment
- Grease collected centrally, so there's nothing for you to empty
- Waste and recycling collected three times a week, food waste weekly
- Monthly pest control, water and business rates
- Kitchen porters on site every day, for washing, waste runs and cleaning
- Professional Wi-Fi, CCTV, fob entry, unit locks and 24-hour access
- Toilets, changing rooms, lockers and a break area for your team
Upfront
- Two months' deposit, one month's rent and VAT
- No fit-out costs, no rent increases during your term, no dilapidations
How it works
From first call to first production in two weeks
- Book a call. Fifteen minutes with Henry, our Head of Sales, about what you make, how much, and where your customers are.
- See the kitchen. Visit the site, walk the kitchen and meet the site manager who'll look after you.
- Sign. Agree your licence or lease and pay your deposit and first month's rent.
- Get set up. Send your insurance, food hygiene certificates and council registration. We'll help with any you don't have yet.
- Start producing. Your site manager inducts your team on day one. Most partners are producing within ten working days of signing.
What our partners say
“The facility is very clean and well maintained, and the kitchens are highly organised, making it easy and efficient to work in. A reliable space.”
Cedrick Payawal
Head of Pastry, Mildreds
“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
“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
What our partners say
“The facility is very clean and well maintained, and the kitchens are highly organised, making it easy and efficient to work in. A reliable space.”
Cedrick Payawal
Head of Pastry, Mildreds
“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
“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
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.
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.