Commercial Kitchen Rental
Mess Hall is a commercial kitchen co-working space for Toronto’s growing food community.
Mess Hall’s Commercial Kitchen is a welcoming space for food ideas to grow and mature. For start-ups, small food producers, food businesses, and bakers to create and share your food dreams.
Ready to break out of your home kitchen and take your food business to the next level? Mess Hall provides a DineSafe-certified commercial kitchen that feels like your home but with all the tools and space you need to grow your business.
Join our group of like-minded foodies and make your small food business dreams come true!
Pricing
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Hourly Rates
Mess Hall offers a DineSafe-inspected commercial kitchen for hourly rental, starting at $160 + HST for a 4-hour minimum. Additional hours are $40/hr + HST
Daytime shifts:
6 AM–10 AM
11 AM–3 PM
4 PM–8 PM
Extended hours: Available before 6 AM and after 8 PM. Multiple shifts can be booked back-to-back, subject to availability.
Requirements for Commercial Food Producers:
- Valid Food Handlers Certification.
- Proof of $2M commercial liability insurance.
- Refundable damage deposit: $300.
20-minute kitchen orientation (required before your first booking).
Ready to get started? Contact us to check availability!
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Monthly Memberships
Choose the membership that suits your business needs and take your culinary venture to the next level!
The Start-Up – $765/month
- 16 pre-booked kitchen hours per month
- Full access to commercial equipment: ovens, cooktops, 20 qt mixers, small wares, knives, and more
- On-site dry and cold storage for your tools and ingredients
- Autonomous kitchen access via lockbox code
- Priority kitchen booking
- Client pickup and delivery during your shift
- Feature in the "Made at Mess Hall" social media and newsletters
- Business development resources and tools
The Pro – $1949/month
- 48 pre-booked kitchen hours per month
Includes everything in The Start-Up, plus:
- One complimentary storefront popup each month
- Additional storage at no extra cost
- Premium streetfront window placement for your marketing
Flexible Options & Add-Ons
- Extra hours: $37/hr with no minimum
- Additional storage: Starting at $65/month
- Preferred event and popup space: Starting at $75/day
All bookings are subject to availability. Rates do not include HST.
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Residency Program
Our residency program offers shared kitchen and studio space designed to help you bring your culinary or creative ideas to life.
Residents can produce goods, conduct R&D, take photos, host pop-ups, test concepts and menus, and more—all in a collaborative, flexible environment tailored to innovators.
Pricing is customized based on your kitchen hours and unique needs, ensuring you get the support and resources that work best for you.
Ready to grow your vision? Apply now!
Details
Mess Hall Kitchen offers:
Stainless steel prep tables
Commercial Convection ovens
Domestic electric ceramic top stove with oven
Domestic fridges with freezer compartments
Chest freezers
Two and 3-compartment sinks + handwash sink
Commercial sanitizing dishwasher
Dry and cold storage is available for an additional fee
Small appliances: Vitamix, microwave, food processor, induction hot plates, KitchenAid mixer, 20qt commercial mixer
Assorted pots, pans, trays, bowls, knives, cutting boards, dishware, glassware and cutlery
PLEASE NOTE: We do not have walk-in refrigeration, gas ovens or cooktops, flat-top griddle, fryers or a gas grill.
Requirements
All kitchen clients must:
Provide a current Food Handler's certificate
Include Mess Hall Collective in $2mil commercial liability insurance (for commercial renters who will be selling product)
Obtain a Special Occasion Permit for alcohol service if applicable
Remove personal equipment, products, and ingredients after shift; overnight storage is available for an additional fee
Supply disposables (tin foil, cling film, parchment etc.), aprons, hair nets, gloves, and linens
Clean up after your shift as outlined in the closing checklist; remove garbage, replace/repair damaged items
Tenant Spotlight: What Renters Say
“I am a home based baker. I wanted to explore a commercial kitchen for few hours to take the feel of it. Mess Hall rented out their space for me. I had a great time here. You will find all the commercial equipment you need at Mess Hall. I see myself using the commercial space often.”
— Varsha, Your Happy Baker
“Mess Hall commercial kitchen provides invaluable support to small, growing businesses like mine. It represents the power of community and creativity.
The space is functional, clean, and provides everything we need. We love producing pancakes here and can't say enough about how integral it has been to the success of our business.”
— Kailey, STAC(s)
“Mess Hall is truly a place full of food adventures! I've collaborated with Mess Hall and have rented their space as well. Their events, classes, kitchen space and owners have been wonderful in bringing the community together!”
— Amanda, Earth Made Kitchen
FAQs
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Yes, the kitchen can be rented for many different uses, including commercial food preparation, menu testing, tastings, and occasional production.
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The minimum is 4 hours. The rental fee is $40/hour + HST
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Mess Hall kitchen is open from 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week and rentals are subject to availability. There is no overnight kitchen production at this time.
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We require a copy of your current Food Handlers certificate and commercial renters must name Mess Hall on their commercial liability insurance for the duration of the rental.
Once we confirm that your desired date and time are available, we require a damage deposit of $300 to secure your spot. The damage deposit is refundable once the kitchen has been inspected by the Kitchen Manager and is deemed clean and free of damaged items.
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The facilities are not able to accommodate any deep frying and this type of equipment is not part of the kitchens' space. Unfortunately, due to the nature of a shared kitchen we cannot guarantee our facilities are free of any food allergens. Nuts, wheat, dairy products may be used in the kitchen and all ingredients must be in sealed containers.
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The kitchen has all the basic smallwares and cookware available for client use: Vitamix blender, microwave, food processor, induction hot plates, as well as a collection of pots, pans, trays, bowls, knives, cutting boards, etc. We also have dishware, glassware, and cutlery.
You will find stainless steel tables, an electric stove with oven, domestic fridges with freezer compartments, chest freezers, convection ovens, 20qt commercial mixer, a two-compartment sink and sanitizing dishwasher.
Clients will need to provide their own storage containers, saran wrap, kitchen towels, single use gloves, and trash bags. Clients may also bring any unique items they need for their own specific use.
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Yes. Dry, refrigerated and freezer storage is included while working in the kitchen under your reserved time. Items can also be stored for a small fee, one day before and one day after the rental date if arranged in advance with the Kitchen Manager.
If you would like to store your product, ingredients or smallwares on an on-going basis, dry storage and refrigerator/freezer space is available to rent separately.
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While we can not accommodate a full ghost kitchen setup, if you would like to arrange for client pickups during your booked shift, please ask for details. Additional fees may apply.
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We're always looking for our new favourite food product! Especially if it's small-batch and made locally. Contact us at shop@messhall.to and let's talk!