The Magpie Incubator & Commercial Kitchen Rental
A commercial kitchen and co-working space for Toronto’s growing food community.
Our 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? We provide 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!
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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Our kitchen is open from 7am to 11pm, 7 days a week and rentals are subject to availability.
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We require a copy of your current Food Handlers certificate and commercial renters must name The Magpie Incubator 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 kitchen rentals. 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, parchment paper, 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. Overnight storage starts at $15 per night for short term rentals and is included in our Membership Packages.
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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 love making new foodie friends! Especially if your product is small-batch and made locally here in Canada. Contact us at themagpiebakeshop@gmail.com and let's talk!
Need a short term kitchen rental?
Hourly Kitchen Rentals
Need kitchen space for a day? Our hourly rentals are ideal for food entrepreneurs working on one-off orders or special events — and just as useful for home cooks prepping for a big family meal or doing some serious canning and preserving.
No business insurance required for personal use.
Hourly rentals are $160 for a 4-hour pre-booked shift, with the option to extend (pending availability) at $40/hour.
Add overnight storage starting at $15 if you need to leave items on-site between shifts.
Includes full access to our commercial kitchen, tools, and equipment — everything you need to get the job done right.
Cancellation Policy for Short Term Rentals
Prior to the booked kitchen rental time, please notify Mess Hall immediately if a cancellation is needed.
If cancelled 7 days or more before the rental date, you will receive a full refund minus an administration fee of $35 to cover costs of handling contract and refund.
If cancelled within 7 days before the rental date, the payment is forfeited. No refund will be issued. No rescheduling or credits for unused full or partial bookings.
In case of illness or force majeure, please contact us to discuss options.
In the unlikely event that Mess Hall has to cancel the booked time you can opt for: a full refund or the ability to transfer to another booking.
Details
The Magpie Incubator 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
Proof of $2mil commercial liability insurance (for commercial renters who will be selling product)
Provide a $300 refundable damage deposit
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
