THE KITCHEN
My Kitchen Space has everything you need to incubate your ideas and turn your food dreams into a reality. The space comes complete with:
- 6 burner blue seal stove with convection oven
- 40L jacketed boiler
- 60L Delta planetary mixer
- domestic stand mixer
- commercial and domestic stick blender
- dish washer
- microwave
- food processor
- vac packer
- stainless steel prep and work benches
- dry storage and dry prep pack area
We can assist you in sourcing wholesale materials and ingredients from our suppliers (you will need to set up an account with them first).
I Cook
With over twenty years experience in commercial food production, I can contract manufacture your goods or products in small or large batches.
You Cook
Whether a small startup wanting to test run and create, a caterer looking for a casual space to rent, or you've outgrown your existing premise, we have what you need.
We Cook
Got a favourite pickle or preserve that you want help cooking in large batches? Or perhaps you want to recreate the nostalgia of grandmas kitchen. We can cook it together.
“The best kitchen I’ve ever been in!”
PRICING
Kitchen Hire:
- On an ongoing basis, My Kitchen Space can be hired at a rate of $20 per hour + gst, for a minimum of 4 hours
- On a casual basis, My Kitchen Space can be hired at a rate of $30 per hour + gst, for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Dry storage is available for $6 per week + gst. Fridge storage is available for $10 per week + gst.
- Off peak hire is also available, at a rate of $17 per hour + gst between 7pm and 7am, for a minimum of 4 hours.
Bond:
- A bond of $150 applies to all kitchen hire arrangements.
Consulting:
- If you are unsure about processes, equipment or general cooking requirements, Anne is available to assist. The first hour is free, to give both yourselves and Anne a chance to meet and discuss your requirements. After this, consulting will be charged at a rate of $40 per hour + gst, charged in half hour blocks.
Bond and kitchen hire must be paid for in advance, before access to My Kitchen Space can be granted.
Cleaning
Cleanliness is of upmost importance in My Kitchen Space, and you are contractually obliged to leave the premise in the state you found it in. Failure to clean the space to a satisfactory standard will result in a $150 + gst cleaning fee.
- We provide a checklist in accordance with the Food Safety Programme, and all of the necessary cleaning equipment, to make this as easy as possible for you.
- You need to provide your own dish cloths and tea towels, which must be taken with you.
- We encourage recycling and provide bins for you to dispose of your recyclable waste, however you must take non-recyclable waste with you.
LEGAL
My Kitchen Space complies with all Napier City Council food premises requirements, however it is a legal requirement of the city council that you obtain permission to produce food commercially. We are able to assist with this for a fee of $80 + gst plus relevant council costs.
All new tenants are legally required to undergo an induction to ensure you are aware of all safety requirements and emergency exits. Please allow an extra half hour for this on your first visit. You will not be charged for this induction time.
