Hourly kitchens: why they are the best way to start your food business

If you need a commercial kitchen without the overhead of a long-term lease, hourly kitchens are the perfect solution. They provide access to professional facilities with top-of-the-line equipment at a reasonable cost, just when you need it. Discover why hourly kitchens are popular and how you can rent one.

Hourly kitchens at Nimbus River North in Chicago

Flexibility with little commitment

Hourly kitchens offer unbeatable flexibility and savings. These flexible kitchens let you scale your business without high start-up costs or overhead. Each kitchen suite is fully equipped for a turnkey experience and is exclusively yours during the rental period. At Nimbus, you can rent kitchens for as little as 32 hours per month.

All kinds of food businesses benefit from hourly kitchen rentals

Entrepreneurs use hourly kitchens to launch or expand their food businesses. They're ideal for concept testing, food truck operators, short-term catering, bakeries, meal prep services, pop-ups, and more. Even newcomers to the culinary community can rent these kitchens with little to no upfront investment.

Join a culinary community and grow your network

At Nimbus, our members often co-brand for events, share labor resources and exchange valuable advice. If you're new to the hospitality industry, hourly kitchen rentals provide an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network with other chefs and founders. It's an ideal environment to connect with like-minded individuals as you scale your food business.

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