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The commercial kitchen at Cooking It in Bristol

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A fully equipped commercial kitchen and a bright event room on Gloucester Road, by the hour or by the day. For chefs, caterers, food startups, content creators and pop-ups.

Alongside the commercial kitchen there's a bright, open, multi-use room suitable for meetings, workshops, training, tastings, corporate food events, networking, private dining and demonstrations. You can hire the room on its own or together with the kitchen. Private parties welcome, and there's a great sound system.

Gloucester Road is famous for independent food businesses, so you'll feel right at home. Excellent public transport links and nearby parking, and the space seats up to 26 around two large communal tables or takes around 50 standing. We hold a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating and are fully compliant with Bristol City Council standards.

  • Commercial Prep Kitchen

    For food businesses and startups: meal-prep, bakers, caterers, delivery-only kitchens and recipe development.

    • 7 induction hobs, 28 rings
    • 2 commercial ovens, mixers, fridge and freezer
    • Hourly, half day, full day, weekly or long term
    • Easy loading access, dishwasher and cleaning facilities

  • Filming & Content Creation

    from £40

    For YouTube creators, brand shoots, social campaigns and recipe filming. Plenty of natural light and furniture you can move.

    • High-speed Wi-Fi
    • Large prep surfaces
    • Rearrange to suit the shoot
    • Early, late or weekend slots

  • Supper Clubs, Pop-Ups & Events

    from £25

    The kitchen plus a bright, open event room, or the room on its own. For restaurant nights, tastings, product launches, meetings and workshops.

    • Kitchen and event room, together or separately
    • Great sound system
    • Private dining and demonstrations
    • Bathroom facilities and cleaning materials

What's in the kitchen

  • 7 induction hobs (28 rings)
  • 2 commercial ovens
  • Mixers, fridge and freezer space
  • Stainless steel work surfaces and prep tables
  • All cookware and utensils, bowls, trays and small equipment
  • Dishwasher and cleaning facilities
  • High-speed Wi-Fi and plenty of natural light
  • Easy access for loading and unloading

Who it's for

  • Meal-prep businesses, bakers and caterers
  • Delivery-only and ghost kitchens
  • Recipe development and food production
  • Pop-ups, supper clubs and tasting events
  • Filming, photography and content creation
  • Food startups testing a concept before a lease
  • Product launches and PR showcases
  • Meetings, workshops, training and private dining

Frequently asked

  • Do you provide equipment?

    Yes, all standard cookware and equipment are included. Let us know if you need specialist items.

  • Can I use the space as a ghost or dark kitchen?

    Yes. Many clients use the venue for delivery-only food businesses.

  • Do you allow filming, photography or content creation?

    Absolutely. The space is used regularly for recipe shoots, product photography, social content and YouTube cooking videos.

  • Can I hire just the room without the kitchen?

    Yes. The room can be booked independently for meetings, tastings or training sessions.

  • Do you offer long-term or regular hire?

    Yes, daily, weekly or monthly recurring slots are available depending on the schedule.

  • What is the guest capacity for a supper club?

    We can comfortably seat up to 26 guests around our two large communal dining tables. For standing events or grazing-style pop-ups, the space takes around 50 people comfortably.

  • Can we bring our own alcohol for a supper club?

    Yes, we're happy for supper clubs to run on a BYOB basis, with corkage of £6 per person. We provide glassware and bottle openers as part of the hire.

  • Is cleaning included in the hire fee?

    We ask that you leave the kitchen as you found it, clean and tidy, and that you clean the floors and dining area afterwards so the space is ready for the next day.

  • What is the hygiene rating of the prep kitchen?

    We hold a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating and the facility is fully compliant with Bristol City Council standards, so it's a safe and professional environment for food business production.

  • Can I book the prep kitchen for a one-off batch cook?

    Yes. We love regular bookings, but we also offer flexible hourly and daily rates for one-off production runs, product testing, or prepping for a weekend market stall.

  • Do you offer cold storage?

    We have fridge and freezer space available during your hire period. For longer-term storage between bookings, get in touch about monthly storage options.

  • Is there enough natural light for food photography?

    Yes. The space has large windows that flood it with soft natural light through the day, and a dedicated central island that suits top-down filming and wide-angle lifestyle shots. There are ample power outlets and floor space for lighting stands, tripods and small crews.

  • Do you provide Wi-Fi and presentation equipment for meetings?

    We provide high-speed fibre Wi-Fi throughout the venue. There's no projector, but there is a 32-inch TV screen, plus plenty of wall space for post-it sessions and creative planning. Many businesses book a Meeting + Meal format: business agenda in the morning, guided cooking in the afternoon.

  • Can we brand the space for a product launch?

    We're happy to discuss temporary branding such as pop-up banners or vinyl decals, so the kitchen feels like an extension of your brand for the event. The large central island works as a stage for live demos.

Tell us what you're planning

Give us a rough date and a rough number and we'll come back with what fits. Nothing is fixed until you say so.