NURTURING SMALL BUSINESSES AND BIG IDEAS
A HIRE KITCHEN WITH HEART
“I bought and reinvented my business from the previous owner who already was at the Shed... I continue to stay at the Shed because I adore the individuals who make up the community, and the ethos of sharing and collaboration, ethical food and small-scale production.”
- Kim, long term tenant
Affordable, community-driven kitchen hire with no lock-in commitments.
About you
You’re looking for a commercial kitchen to rent for your growing food venture or new idea. One that gives you access to not just the equipment and mandatory council checks, but somewhere that shares your values and is dripping in community vibes. Somewhere flexible for your needs and supportive of your dreams - whether that’s a profitable hobby or industry disruption.
About us
We’re all that ^ , and a bag of chips (are people still saying that?).
Our council approved commercial kitchen is decked out with multiple workstations, professional-grade gear, specialist equipment, loads of storage space and more. But more importantly, it’s backed by our commitment to being a flexible, supportive place for emerging food entrepreneurs to experiment, collaborate and grow - at a fraction of the cost of renting a kitchen full time or getting your own home council compliant.
The space:
Multiple work stations
Professional grade facilities
Specialised equipment
Shared cold storage, freezer and dry storage areas
Shared loading docks for receiving and distribution
Attached event space for workshops and other events
Totally solar powered (but don’t worry, we have mains power too! Supplied by energy social enterprise Enova)
The perks:
Affordable rates (from just $15/hour) and no lock-in commitments!
Being part of a collaborative, supportive, knowledge-sharing collective of food makers
Marketing and promotion through our social media, newsletters, media, events and other fun stuff!
Feeling good knowing that you’re in a space that advocates for and practises environmental sustainability, champions growers and small businesses, and aligns with your business values.
Note - unfortunately the kitchen is fully tenanted atm so please fill out the form below and we will place you on the waiting list to be informed of when space is available
Our community
As a community-owned food hub, our support circle extends far beyond these walls - when you work here, you’ve got a vast network of people and organisations who want to see you succeed.
But to bring it in a bit, you’ll be sharing the kitchens with a tight-knit crew of passionate foodies who share a love for backing small business, trying new things, sharing their knowledge and occasionally teaming up for exciting things like events and innovative joint products. Outside the kitchen, the wider Shed is also home to conscious business legends like OzHarvest, Ballistic Beer, Green Fox Studio and more - see who the neighbours are here.
Our ethos
The Food Connect Shed, along with the Food Connect Foundation and original trailblazers Food Connect, was built on a commitment to creating a fairer food future for everyone. We’re here to secure a future and stable market for farmers in Brisbane’s food bowl, support agroecology, help the community get better connected to where their food comes from, and help ethical small businesses like yours flourish. And crucially, create a space where everyone is welcome.
Environmental and social responsibility are at our core. We welcome businesses at all stages of these journeys, and are here to share knowledge, help you grow in these areas and create impact.
Get in touch!
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Cnr Textile Cr & Commerce St
Salisbury, Qld 4107
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