ShareDining

Established in 2016, ShareDining operates as an online marketplace connecting food businesses with underutilized commercial kitchen spaces. The London-based company was founded by Jamie Rowles and Nikhil Adwalpalkar, who identified a market inefficiency where food entrepreneurs struggled with the high costs of kitchen space, while many existing commercial kitchens lay dormant outside of peak hours.

The platform's business model addresses both sides of this market. For food businesses, particularly those focused on delivery-only or 'dark kitchen' models, it provides flexible and affordable access to professionally inspected commercial kitchens. This allows culinary entrepreneurs to launch or scale their operations without the significant capital expenditure of leasing and equipping their own facility. Clients can book spaces on-demand by the hour, day, week, or month, offering a scalable solution that aligns with their business growth.

For venue owners—such as restaurants, bars, cafes, and even schools—ShareDining unlocks a new revenue stream from their existing, underused assets. The platform serves as a real estate and software service, managing the listing, booking, and payment process. In November 2016, the company secured $25,200 in seed funding from investors including the food delivery giant Just Eat, a strategic partnership that underscores the platform's relevance in the growing food delivery ecosystem.

Keywords: kitchen rental, dark kitchens, commercial kitchens, food tech, sharing economy, property tech, online marketplace, food and beverage, restaurant tech, SME services