Australia’s Leading Commercial Kitchen Rental Solution
ChefCollective's commercial kitchens for rent are created to give you ultimate speed and efficiency – so you can focus on making delicious food and building the F&B business you’ve always dreamed of.
Whether you’re looking for a kitchen for hire, a commercial kitchen for lease, or a catering kitchen for rent, our flexible rental solutions in Melbourne and Brisbane provide the perfect setup.
Not sure where to start? Check out our ultimate guide to renting a commercial kitchen in Australia.
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The benefits of kitchen space for rent with ChefCollective
Low risk, high reward
Lower operational and upfront costs combined with high growth potential make kitchen rentals the recipe for success in today's economy.
Find a new pool of customers
Why should you rent a kitchen in Melbourne or Brisbane? We've done the research and found these locations in Australia to be ripe for success, and with a delivery market.
Smaller and more efficient teams
Forget huge front-of-house teams. When you choose a cloud kitchen rental, more of your budget will go directly towards elements that will impact your business growth.
Multiple brands in one kitchen
The way you use your rented kitchen space is entirely up to you - focus on one brand or more with minimal risk.
Flex and scale your business
No matter how fast or steady you grow, we have a catering kitchen for rent in our Melbourne or Brisbane locations to help you overcome the growing pains. Hire a kitchen today.
Work with several delivery platforms
Our commercial kitchen hire services include custom technology to streamline multi-platform deliveries to help keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. With our commercial kitchen for hire options in Brisbane and Melbourne, you can stay organised, regardless of the number of delivery platforms you use.
What makes us better than brick-and-mortar restaurants
Delivery Kitchen
Traditional Restaurant
Employees
Work with a much smaller team while we provide on-site support staff.
Delivery Kitchen
1 - 3
peopleTraditional Restaurant
30
peopleInvestment
Our lower startup costs mean that you can see profits much faster.
Delivery Kitchen
$23k
AU$Traditional Restaurant
$1m
AU$Weeks to launch
We'll handle all the complex construction, permits, and bureaucratic matters. Simply move in and start cooking.
Delivery Kitchen
3
weeksTraditional Restaurant
48
weeks
Your kitchen made to order
No matter what kind of chef you are or the restaurant you run, we can rent a professional catering kitchen that suits your specific needs. Each kitchen for hire is generously outfitted with everything you need to get started. Feel free to bring whatever equipment you already love and use, and we'll help you fit into your dream kitchen space when you decide to hire a kitchen in Melbourne or Brisbane.
Rent the right commercial kitchen size for your operations
Standard 17 Kitchen
Standard 17 Kitchen
This package is for larger restaurant businesses that serve a considerable customer base. Most of our clients hire a commercial kitchen in Melbourne or Brisbane and use this package because they require large output and specialist equipment.
Suitable cuisine
International chain
Western food
Asian food
Standard 16+ Kitchen
Standard 16+ Kitchen
Our middle-of-the-road commercial kitchen rental option is well-suited to most restaurants. Designed to be both scalable and flexible, it is big enough for reasonably intensive output and small enough for experimentation.
Suitable cuisine
Local food
Fast food
Asian food
Base hot/cold kitchen
The smallest of the three commercial kitchen for rent packages that we provide, this option is perfect for those wishing to experiment with new concepts or expand into an untested location. For a shorter-term arrangement, this kitchen rental option is low-risk whilst providing in-depth insights that are valuable for business expansion.
Suitable cuisine
Beverage
Asian Food
Use our quality commercial kitchen equipment
ChefCollective kitchens are fully outfitted with industrial-grade tools that streamline batch production, packaging, cold storage, and logistics coordination. This ensures food safety and consistency at scale – essential for both restaurants and food processing brands.
Preparation equipment
Heavy-duty mixers, slicers, blenders, and vacuum sealers designed for large-scale prep.
Cooking equipment
Ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, and induction units to handle bulk orders efficiently.
Fridges & commercial freezers
Blast chillers, walk-in fridges, and frozen storage to protect your cold chain.
Commercial dishwashers
High-capacity dishwashers to speed up cleaning and reduce downtime.
Explore our commercial kitchen locations
Arden Street commercial kitchen for lease
Located in North Melbourne, our Arden Street kitchen for hire is an ideal space for food entrepreneurs, caterers, and delivery-only brands. With modern equipment and a strategic location for delivery services, this commercial kitchen rental option ensures a seamless production workflow.
Address: 350-354 Arden Street, Kensington, 3031, Melbourne, Australia.
Why choose ChefCollective Arden Street?
Over 243,661 residents in the area make up more than 87,821 households. All within a short ride away, riders can bring their food to the masses from a kitchen space with Chef Collective in Arden Street, and help you skyrocket your sales
Learn more about our Arden Street location.
Cambridge Street commercial kitchen hire
Situated in Brisbane, our Cambridge Street kitchen for rent is perfect for growing food businesses. Whether you're a restaurant owner, a caterer, or launching a new food brand, this fully equipped kitchen for lease provides all the essentials for efficient operations.
Address: 88 Cambridge Street, Coorparoo, 4151, Brisbane, Australia.
Why choose ChefCollective Cambridge Street?
Located in the heart of Brisbane on the South side of the river, our dark kitchens have all the necessary equipment to help you drive growth and success for your food delivery business. Lots of nearby households mean lots of high-volume orders.
Kitchen hire pricing
Renting a commercial kitchen with ChefCollective is both flexible and cost-effective. Prices typically range from AUD 2,500 to AUD 5,000 per month in Melbourne and Brisbane, depending on kitchen size and requirements. Whether you are starting out or scaling up, we will help you find the right fit for your budget. For a tailored quote and to explore the most suitable options for your business, speak with one of our kitchen specialists, who can offer expert advice and support.
Our client portfolio/ testimonials
We’re proud to support a diverse range of food businesses from start-ups testing new concepts to established brands scaling across Melbourne and Brisbane. Our clients trust ChefCollective’s commercial kitchen hire solutions for reliability, efficiency, and growth.
Hear from the chefs, caterers, and entrepreneurs who have transformed their operations with our kitchen rentals and discover how we’ve helped them bring their food vision to life.
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Allegra, Owner & Baker
Hire a kitchen in Brisbane and Melbourne today!
Our team has researched and found high-order frequency locations in Brisbane and Melbourne, making them the perfect places to hire a commercial kitchen. Optimised for seamless delivery pickups or takeaways, our kitchen spaces in Melbourne and Brisbane for rent streamline the delivery process from start to finish. With such efficient operations, you can save time and perfect your food without having to worry about logistics operations.
Looking for a “kitchen for rent near me”? ChefCollective has you covered.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about kitchen rentals
What is the minimum rent period for a commercial kitchen rental?
ChefCollective has a policy of at least 12 months’ rent period for commercial kitchen rentals. However, during this time, should you have any issues with the kitchen location, amenities, etc., we will be happy to help you adjust as necessary. Curious about the costs involved? Read our breakdown of how much it costs to rent a commercial kitchen in Australia.
Is there any benefit to a smaller space kitchen rental?
The smaller the kitchen space, the lower the overall associated operating costs. The main benefit of operating a smaller cloud kitchen rental is the agility to ‘test the waters’ of new business and operational strategies in a more affordable format. Therefore, you can test the proposed plan before committing to a long-term kitchen for rent.
Is a kitchen space for rent scalable?
As fixed costs do not tie you down, your restaurant will have the ability to transition between locations or sizes at its own discretion. This can be achieved as easily as moving from one kitchen rental package to another! ChefCollective provides the perfect platform for your business to branch out to new cities, where you can take your restaurant to the next level. You might be wondering if there is a commercial kitchen for rent near me. With locations in Brisbane and Melbourne, we have kitchen space for rent that has your name on it. If you get it right, the sky's the limit in regard to how big your business can become!
Does commercial kitchen rental work for all restaurants?
The customisable nature of our cloud kitchen rental service means that we can absolutely accommodate any type of restaurant and address any miscellaneous needs that they may have. Through our service, the professional kitchen you hire will have access to all of the necessary materials needed for food production.
What is the most expensive part of a commercial kitchen?
Typically, the range and oven are the biggest investments in a commercial kitchen rental. These appliances handle the bulk of cooking functions, making them essential and costly.
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