Question 1

Q. When I hire the prep kitchen, will it be private or shared?

Accepted Answer

A. You won’t share the prep kitchen with anyone else during your session - it's all yours!

Question 2

Q. How can I find out about the latest availability of the prep kitchen space?

Accepted Answer

A. Please call or email David. Tel: 07496 852133 / Email: hello@sussexprepkitchen.co.uk.

Question 3

Q. How large is the prep kitchen space?

Accepted Answer

A. The prep kitchen space is around 20 square metres, plus there is extra space available in the warehouse area.

Question 4

Q. What equipment do I need to bring when I hire the prep kitchen session?

Accepted Answer

A. You can find a full description of what's included and excluded in your hire charge here.

Question 5

Q. How much does it cost to hire the prep kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. Our hourly rates are listed here.

Question 6

Q. Are there any types of cooking that I can't do at the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. Unfortunately, we don't permit deep-fat frying or any open-flame cookery. We are 100% electric so you can oven-bake, microwave and bring your own electric induction hobs for light frying and making sauces and stocks.

Question 7

Q. Will I have to pay extra for water, electricity use and disposing of waste?

Accepted Answer

A. No. That's all included within your hire charge.

Question 8

Q. Do you provide storage space so I can leave my equipment and stock in between prep kitchen sessions?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, we have a large warehouse area for storing equipment, stock, packaging and marketing materials - in fact, anything you need extra space to store. Full details of what's available and the hire charges can be found here. We also provide chilled and frozen storage options too.

Question 9

Q. Can vehicles access the Sussex Prep Kitchen easily for deliveries and collections?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. Our loading bay features a roller shutter door and vehicle ramp for easy loading and unloading. We have excellent transport links with Worthing to the west, Brighton to the east, and the rest of Sussex to the north. Quick road links via the A27 and A259 are very closeby.

Question 10

Q. Can I have deliveries made to the Sussex Prep Kitchen ahead of my session, without needing to be there?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes, if a member of our staff - or another hirer - is onsite we're happy to accept and sign for your deliveries. Please just arrange this with us in advance.

Question 11

Q. Is there free parking at the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. We have a large forecourt with space for several vehicles directly in front of our unit. Prep kitchen clients are welcome to park free during their sessions and if loading / unloading stock or equipment into our storage areas.

Question 12

Q. Can I operate a takeaway / fast-food delivery business from the Sussex Prep Kitchen, in conjunction with a company like Deliveroo or Just Eat?

Accepted Answer

A. Unfortunately, the terms of our lease prevent us from allowing a fast-food operation of the type where Deliveroo /Just Eat delivery drivers would come to collect.

Question 13

Q. I don't have my own transport - can the Sussex Prep Kitchen help me with that?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. We offer an electric van hire service which can transport you and your equipment to/from the Sussex Prep Kitchen, can assist with your deliveries and collect stock from your suppliers. More details here.

Question 14

Q. What are the opening hours of the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. Access is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Staff are onsite most days within regular working hours. Regular hirers will be provided with a key for convenience of access.

Question 15

Q. How secure is the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. CCTV is in operation 24 hours a day inside the Sussex Prep Kitchen where sound and images are monitored remotely and recorded for crime prevention and as a safety measure for hirers. There is also an external CCTV system at Hove Enterprise Centre operated by Shoreham Port.

Question 16

Q. Is the Sussex Prep Kitchen registered with the local authority?

Accepted Answer

A. It is your responsibility as a food business, by law, to register with the local authority who will conduct periodic inspections of your business, after which which you will receive a food hygiene rating.

Question 17

Q. Can I register my food business at the Sussex Prep Kitchen for the purpose of food inspections?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. We invite our regular clients to register their businesses at the Sussex Prep Kitchen so that their food hygiene inspections can take place at our premises. Your hygiene rating will depend on how you manage your business and the kitchen during your own prep sessions. The Sussex Prep Kitchen has been designed specifically to meet the criteria set out by the Environmental Health Team.

Question 18

Q. What happens during an Environmental Health food inspection?

Accepted Answer

A. There are further details here on the Brighton & Hove Council website.

Question 19

Q. Who is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good hygiene practice at the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. As a shared space we expect our hirers to maintain cleanliness and good hygiene practice at all times. Detailed cleaning schedules are posted on the walls of the prep kitchen and printed cleaning checklists can be provided where required. We have our own cleaner who visits once a week to clean the prep kitchen and all common areas.

Question 20

Q. What if I'm dissatisfied with the standard of cleanliness when I begin my prep session following another hirer?

Accepted Answer

A. Hirers should report any lapses in cleanliness immediately to a member of the Sussex Prep Kitchen team so that we can rectify this quickly and discuss the matter with the previous hirer.

Question 21

Q. Can I bring my children when I work at the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. No. As a commercial kitchen premises on a busy industrial estate there are health and safety risks that make it unsuitable for children.

Question 22

Q. Do I need to sign-up to a long term contract to use the Sussex Prep Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

A. No, but we do offer long bookings in return for upfront payment if you'd like to secure regular sessions timings. But you can use the prep kitchen on an ad-hoc basis for as little as one hour. For regular hirers and keyholders we ask that you sign our standard Conditions of Hire.

Question 23

Q. How does payment work?

Accepted Answer

A. We require prepayment for all of our services. After booking you will be sent an invoice which will need to be paid in full before the date of your booking. You can pay by direct bank transfer.

Question 24

Q. I’m interested in using the Sussex Prep Kitchen - can I arrange a viewing?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. We welcome viewings as it's the best way for hirers to visualise how the space will work for them. Simply call or email to arrange a viewing (T: 07496 852133 / E: hello@sussexprepkitchen.co.uk).