Tips for Baking in a Rented Commercial Kitchen

Article Submitted By: Food Trade Consultants

Nothing beats the original and creative recipes coming from the home kitchen as each time food is prepared, there is such passion and excitement to the craft. However, there are some cases where commercial kitchens are necessary for some food businesses. Having a commercial kitchen requires specific structures such as a kitchen hood to exhaust heat and fumes, separate hand sink, and the like. All these can be costly which is why some bakers need to rent out a commercial kitchen to start their business.

How Rented Kitchens are Defined

There are many forms of a commercial kitchen space and non-profit organizations or some by private owners run most of them. These kitchen spaces are usually found in places where strict certification requirements are needed or areas where there is a high demand for community cooking space. They can be used for either short-term or long-term basis for functions such as cooking classes, recipe tasting, or for catered events.

Things Needed to Start Renting a Commercial Kitchen Space

There are different requirements for every commercial kitchen space but the most common requirements include:

1. Application fee, which could range from $25 to $50
2. Deposit fee, which could vary from city to city. A security deposit may be required along with a 6-month commitment in some instances
3. Liability insurance – when renting a kitchen space, it is important to carry around liability insurance.
4. Food handler’s certificate to ensure that food handler has complied with sanitation and proper food handling procedures.
5. Business license is required to start a small business in a commissary kitchen.