Local kitchens ready for your culinary business
- Merchants: Rent out their kitchen during off-hours with no upfront investment and reach new customers through online ordering, dine-in and delivery.
- Chefs: Rent affordable kitchen space through our platform and connect with local customers via chef marketplace to gain more exposure for their authentic and unique dishes.
- Nonprofits: Partner with Dishefs to receive donations from a variety of merchants, reducing food waste and supporting local social impact and ESG green sustainable initiatives.
- Customers: Easily order food from their favorite local merchants and support their community with every purchase.
We believe that the food industry is about more than just one thing. That’s why we offer three essential services to our clients: a seamless kitchen rental service that generates extra income without investment, a complete suite of restaurant services that includes delivery, dine-in, and pickup, and a commitment to positive social impact and sustainability. Our proprietary technology connects kitchen owners with renters and chefs, enabling efficient business operations. We’re not just a technology company – we’re a dedicated partner in your success, offering exceptional support and service.
Join us on the path to a more sustainable and delicious future
- Are you a restaurant, commercial kitchen, cloud or ghost kitchen, or hotel owner struggling to increase profitability by utilizing your underused kitchen hours?
- Are you a chef, catering or juice and ready to take the next leap by launching, scaling or commercializing your business but stuck with a huge upfront cost and no way to try out your dream?
- Alternatively, do you have excess food or items that you’d rather donate to local nonprofits and receive tax benefits instead of throwing them away?
At Dishefs, we’re revolutionizing the food industry by reducing waste, supporting local non-profits, and empowering small businesses.
- Dishefs is here to empower you and help you earn additional income by utilizing your under-utilized space. Our comprehensive services include renter verification, liability protection, onboarding, and regular support, so you can focus on creating delicious food.
- Our chef marketplace connects talented chefs with opportunities, supporting the growth of small businesses and the culinary industry. With authentic dishes not typically found on restaurant menus, customers can enjoy a unique culinary experience while supporting the local community.
- We are also committed to reducing food waste and supporting the community through partnerships with nonprofits. By donating surplus items, we promote sustainability and give back to those in need.
Join our organic, supportive community focused on ESG and green initiatives.
Book a complimentary review session today to find out if you’re a perfect fit to start earning more with your existing investment.
We understand that kitchen owners want to ensure the safety and security of their space when renting it out. That’s why we have a thorough vetting process for renters, which includes background checks and verification of necessary licenses and permits. Additionally, we have insurance coverage that protects kitchen owners against any damages or liability that may occur during a rental period. This gives our clients peace of mind and confidence in renting out their kitchens through Dishefs.
Discover the advantages of partnering with Dishefs:
- Ensure a secure rental process by reviewing and approving renters beforehand
- Enjoy transparency with clear terms and conditions
- Communicate directly with potential renters
- Dishefs handles payment processing on your behalf
- Access exclusive discounts and additional services
- Benefit from our top-notch customer support services
Kitchen Rental
The construction and maintenance of brick-and-mortar kitchen facilities is a bad investment, for the same reason that building new hotels, or buying a new fleet of taxis, may be unwise in the age of Airbnb and Uber.
The business model followed by Airbnb where people rent out extra rooms in their homes to strangers, could be adopted by commercial kitchen owners too. is where Dishefs comes in. Underused kitchen spaces – whether owned by people or organizations – would be listed on Dishefs’ website, including the size and available equipment in the kitchens. Those in need of such spaces to cook or prepare food could rent them from the website, whether it is by the hour or otherwise.
Homes, churches and various organizations throughout the city have a lot of unused large kitchen spaces. With an Airbnb-style network to link these two parties, both kitchen owners and those in need of such spaces would benefit immensely. Dishefs will help kitchen owners earn extra cash, while also providing cheap space for those who need it.
Churches, social service centers, non-profits, country clubs, restaurants, or even individual homeowners could all be potential landlords. In short, anyone with a seldom-used large, well-resourced, commercial-style kitchen.
For instance, one possible scenario could be, a restaurant that doesn’t open until 5pm could have a baker using the setup from 3am to 8am to bake their goods before that kitchen is up and running for the day.
Among those potentially renting space from Dishefs’ Kitchen Network are food cart owners, aspiring restaurateurs, farmers’ market merchants, and companies producing pre-packaged food, particularly of a niche variety.
Such a site would be very helpful for anyone requiring access to a big kitchen for a few hours, whether to prepare for a football tailgate, a Thanksgiving dinner, or some similar event.
You can find the perfect match for every space – the trick is to set clear expectations.
You may not think that a well-equipped commercial kitchen in the midst of a tucked away food alley or an unused kitchen of a suburban home-owner could be popular choices for kitchen rental on Dishefs, but in fact, many different kinds of spaces appeal to renters —even the out of the way and modest ones. The key is to create an honest listing that not only spells out the details but also highlights the unique features that creates appeal – whether it’s affordability, ease of use, or state of the art kitchen equipment.
Begin with the basics
What do you need for a Dishefs kitchen rental space? At the very least, those renting your space expect a clean and hygienic working space and functioning kitchen appliances and equipment. It is important to indicate whether or not those renting your kitchen will have access to the pantry.
Describe your kitchen space
Kitchen spaces can be as varied as they get so it’s important to indicate in your listing the exact type of space that you’re offering. Is it a commercial kitchen housed in a restaurant or are you a homeowner with an approved commercial kitchen to spare? Are you a bakery that has downtime on the kitchen hours and is looking to earn some extra cash by renting it out? You may even be the owner of a banquet hall equipped with a fully-functioning kitchen that has its “off season” and could be rented out to those in need of such a space. Beyond that you could be school PTO who wants to raise extra cash for school team and have unused kitchen that could benefit your neighborhood chef entrepreneur or Churches, synagogue, temples or any non-profits who have approved kitchens that would like to earn donations in returns
Choose what your tenants can access
You can indicate to rentees that they’ll have complete access to your entire kitchen, to all equipment and appliances or they may have restricted access to only some select equipment. Whether you give free rein to tenants or keep a check on how much and what can be used is up to you. The important things are to keep your space clean and to communicate about exactly what to expect.
Be honest about pros and cons
Lets say, restaurateur Allen from Charlotte has a fully-equipped expansive kitchen that is tucked away in a quiet corner of the city—making it a chef’s/baker’s dream but sometimes a little inconvenient owing to its distance from the city’s thoroughfare. He’ll find that being honest in his listing about both the pros and cons is very important—and this will earn him honest reviews from his tenants. Example of what Allen might say – What’s most convenient about my kitchen is that it’s as large as it can get but if you’re someone who wants the local markets at a stone’s throw, it might not be the ideal space for you.
Show and tell
Clear communication is crucial here: mentioning details in a listing is a great start, but pictures are worth a thousand words, as some tenants might book without reading everything thoroughly.
For instance, Dishefs recommends that private-kitchen host Priya include her Indian style kitchen as a prominent feature of her listing. Being clear about the fact that she has a homely kitchen will attract people who are just looking for a quiet place to rustle up some good old fare sans all the paraphernalia associated with state-of-the-art kitchens. Anybody who rents the space is only looking for a simple kitchen that helps do the job without all the fanfare. Those who are looking for more will go somewhere else.
Set a realistic price for your space
No worries if your space isn’t a five-star kitchen! Many rentees are looking for a modest space as long as the purpose gets served. It’s a good idea for new landlords to start with a price that justifies the space you are offering. Once you have a steady stream of bookings and a few great reviews, you can adjust your price based on operational costs. But make sure to uphold great service standards and keep up demand.
Everybody’s space
Anyone who has spare space to share can thrive on Dishefs Kitchen Rentals. There’s no such thing as an “ideal” listing—you just need to be honest and detailed in your description and photos to help potential tenants understand exactly what to expect. From modest approved home kitchens to heavily equipped commercial cooking spaces, there’s a perfect space for everyone on Dishefs.
Get started on Dishefs
From creating your listing to preparing your kitchen space, find out how to get started.
Your listing should be viewed as an advertisement for your space. Be honest about any quirks, while making it as compelling as possible.
- Get the basics right. Include details such as where your kitchen space is located, the type of space you offer, and the appliances/equipment available at the disposal of the tenant.
- Photograph the space. Photos can help people decide where to rent. Organize your space beforehand to capture the best pictures. Use natural light whenever possible and take pictures in landscape orientation.
- Draw attention to unique details. When creating your listing title or description, be sure to include what makes your place special, such as a large working area with storage built in and the latest kitchen equipment. Include in your description any important details that tenants should know before booking, such as the hours during which it is available for booking.
Organize the logistics
Your next step will be lining up all the logistics for your listing to make the hosting process run smoothly.
- Add Kitchen Rules to your listing. To help tenants understand your expectations, add rules for your space, including details like restrictions on appliance usage, penalty incurred in case of damages done, or type of cooking that can be done.
- Get your calendar set up. Your Dishefs calendar should reflect your availability so you only get reservations when you can host. You can also specify how far in advance guests can book or how much advance notice you need.
- Set your hourly price. As for your prices, they are always up to you, but Dishefs offers Smart Pricing tools to help you match your prices with demand, as well as custom pricing controls for times such as weekends and specific seasons.
- Check your local laws. There are city regulations regarding space sharing, such as limits on the number of days you can rent out, registration requirements, or special taxes.
Prepare your space
Whether you’re expecting your first guest or your 100th, these are the steps you’ll need to take to ensure your space is ready to go.
- Put things in order. Clean up your kitchen space and remove unnecessary items. Check that the countertops, cabinets, insides of appliances are free of dust, rust, or mold.
- Keep the essentials on hand. To give tenants that extra something, consider providing amenities like some regular-use kitchen utensils, basic spices, baking items, etc. A little goes a long way in earning those rave reviews!
- Describe the registration process. Be prepared to help take your guests through the registration process. If no one is around, you can always use a lockbox or electronic lock and provide guests with check-in instructions in the Dishefs app.
- Add the final touches. People appreciate it when you go the extra mile. A kitchen guide with instructions can assist guests. If you want to make people feel extra welcome, you can give them a small gift as a token.
As soon as you set up your listing and space, you’ll be ready to begin welcoming people and making money!
