Small Food Retail Unit & Kitchen to Rent in Dalston, East London
High street presence without the restaurant lease. Get a small food retail unit and customer-facing shopfront counter with built-in gas & kitchen setup for your bakery, dessert shop, deli, cookie, or grab-and-go brand.
Fully Equipped Retail Shopfront with 100% Utilities Included
Looking for a bakery premises, Cookie or dessert shop or small food retail unit to rent in East London? This high-street unit is built for food founders who want direct customer footfall without taking on a full restaurant lease or expensive shop fitout.
Ideal for cookies, bakeries, coffee & pastry concepts, juice bars, delis, and pop-ups going permanent, you get a customer-facing storefront counter right on Kingsland Road with gas and 3-phase connections included. Plus, with all utilities (gas, electricity, water, internet) fully covered in your monthly rent, you can launch your retail food brand with total cost certainty.
High Street Storefront Counter
Unlike hidden dark kitchens, this retail unit features a direct customer-facing counter on Kingsland Road. Perfect for takeaway, grab-and-go orders, coffee, and fresh daily bakes.
All Utilities Included
Forget unpredictable energy bills. Your monthly rent covers gas, internet, electricity, water, and building maintenance giving you total financial certainty every month.
No Long-Term Lease Lock-in
Avoid expensive £100k+ shop fitouts and 5–10 year lease commitments. Rent a fully equipped, gas-fitted retail kitchen unit on flexible terms.
What It Costs To Join Us?
£3,000 / month + VAT | All-Inclusive Rate | No Hidden Charges
£3,000 / Month (+ VAT)
Flat all-inclusive monthly fee for your storefront customer counter and kitchen unit in Dalston.
100% Utilities Included
Commercial gas, internet, electricity, water, and building service charges are fully included. Zero unpredictable bills.
Gas-Fitted & Equipped
Fitted with commercial gas lines, extraction hood, and basic equipment. Option to bring your own specialized kit.
Flexible Monthly Terms
No 5–10 year traditional restaurant lease lock-ins or £100k+ shop fitout costs. Launch with minimal financial risk.
Customer Service Counter
Includes direct high-street customer window facing on Kingsland Road for takeaway, coffee, and grab-and-go sales.
Storage & 24/7 Access
Includes dry, chilled, and freezer storage, with 24/7 access, and a shared washing area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before renting a kitchen at The Co-Kitchens.
Q1: Can walk-in customers order and buy directly at the storefront counter?
Yes! Unlike hidden dark kitchens, this small food retail unit features a direct customer-facing service counter facing Kingsland Road. You can sell coffee, bakery items, takeaway meals, and grab-and-go food directly to walk-in footfall without paying third-party delivery commissions.
Q2: Are gas, electricity, and water bills really included in the monthly rent?
Yes. The £3,000 + VAT monthly rent is fully inclusive of commercial gas, electricity, water, internet, and building service fees. There are zero surprise monthly utility bills.
Q3: What kitchen equipment and gas connections are provided?
The unit comes fitted with commercial gas supply lines, high-capacity extraction hood, stainless steel prep tables, and basic cooking infrastructure. You also have full flexibility to bring your own specialized equipment.
Q4: Is outdoor customer seating allowed?
Yes. There is space directly outside the storefront where tenants can apply for a local Hackney council permit for outdoor customer seating.
Q5: What are the lease requirements and commitments?
We offer flexible rental terms with a 6-month notice period for exit, avoiding traditional 5–10 year commercial restaurant lease lock-ins or expensive upfront shop fitout costs.
Q6: What storage facilities are included?
Your rent includes access to dry storage, fridge and freezer storage, as well as shared washing area.