Community and Commercial
​Kitchens in Haliburton County

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The following is a list of commercial and community kitchens available for rent in Haliburton County, listed alphabetically by municipality.  These facilities are regularly inspected as per the Ontario Food Premise Regulation 562 by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.  To learn more about food safety and the importance of preparing food for sale in an inspected kitchen, contact a local public health inspector at 1.888.866.4577, or click here.  And to find out when the next Food Handlers course is taking place, click here.

Algonquin Highlands

Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main St. (see map)
Dorset, ON
705.766.9968
Contact: Sean Hanlon
recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca
https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/news/dorset-recreation-centre.php

​Kitchen size: upstairs – 400 sq ft*; downstairs – 250 sq ft**
*upstairs space for 10-15 people working in the kitchen
**downstairs space for 5-10 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: 24/7*
*rental outside of business hours requires approval
 
Rental Rate: $20/hour; $60/day*
*regular ongoing usage (25-50 rentals per year) $1000 flat rate
*$100 refundable deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
flat top grill
steamer
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)

Storage Onsite: cool and dry storage only available during rental period
 
Additional Space Available: event space; workshop space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
$5 million liability insurance
renters do not require special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, defibrillator and first-aid kit
Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
3987 Highway 60 (see map)
Oxtongue Lake, ON
705.766.9968
Contact: Sean Hanlon
recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca
https://www.oxtonguelake.ca/community/oxtongue-lake-community-centre/
Kitchen size: 250 sq ft
 
Availability: 24/7*
*rental outside of business hours requires approval
 
Rental Rate: $20/hour; $60/day*
*regular ongoing usage (25-50 rentals per year) $1000 flat rate
*$100 refundable deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: no storage available
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
$5 million liability insurance
renters do not require special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, defibrillator and first-aid kit
Stanhope Firefighters’ Community Hall
1095 North Shore Rd. (see map)
Algonquin Highlands, ON
705.489.2379
Contact: Sean Hanlon
recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca
https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/i%20want%20to.../community-centres-facilities.ph

Kitchen size: 650 sq ft*
*space for ~25 people in the kitchen at one time
 
Availability: 24/7*
*rental outside of business hours requires approval
 
Rental Rate: $20/hour; $60/day*
*regular ongoing usage (25-50 rentals per year) $1000 flat rate
*$100 refundable deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
flat top grill
steamer
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: storage to be negotiated at the time of rental
 
Additional Space Available: Event space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
$5 million liability insurance
renters do not require special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, defibrillator and first-aid kit

Dysart et al.

Abbey Gardens
1021 Garden Gate Dr. (see map)
Hwy. 118 near West Guilford, ON
705.754.4769
Contact: Heather Reid
heather@abbeygardens.ca
http://abbeygardens.ca
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​Kitchen size: 16’ x 20’*
*kitchen can hold ~8 people
 
Availability: 24/7*
*booking schedule is set in January -- availability is more flexible from November to April -- call Heather for more details
 
Rental Rate: $10/hour*
*monthly rate is negotiable for long-term, regular usage – no deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
 hand-wash sink
food prep sink
dehydrator
food processor/chopper
industrial blender
weigh scales
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)

Storage Onsite: dry storage*, fridge storage*, freezer storage*
*long-term storage may be negotiated for regular kitchen users
 
Additional Space Available: workshop space*, garden space**
* workshops in the kitchen can be booked only during November-April timeframe
** limited garden space may be negotiated in January
 
Insurance/Safety:   
$5 million liability insurance
renters are required to have business liability insurance and food handler’s certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Haliburton Curling Club
730 Mountain St. (see map)
Haliburton, ON
705.457.2830
Contact: ask for Rental Coordinator
curlingclubrentals@gmail.com
https://haliburtoncurlingclub.com

​Kitchen size: (unknown)*
*space for 4 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: variable from May to August*
*kitchen is not available for rent during curling season
*rental outside of business hours requires approval
 
Rental Rate: (TBD)

Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: no storage available
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
renters require liability insurance
renters require food handler’s certification 
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Haliburton Legion Branch 129
719 Mountain St. (see map)
Haliburton, ON
705.457.2571
Contact: Paul Sisson or Marlene Maxwell
rcl129@bellnet.ca
https://www.haliburtonlegion.com

Kitchen size: ~1500 sq ft*
*space for 15-20 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: variable*
*depends on the needs of the renter and the availability of staff to open and close the kitchen
 
Rental Rate: $20/hr*
*no deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
flat top grill
meat slicer
dough mixer
steamer
food label maker
3 fridge/freezers
industrial refrigerator
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: fridge storage, freezer storage*
*storage only available during rental period
 
Additional Space Available: event space and workshop space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
(insurance coverage TBD)
renters require a business license, business liability insurance, food handler’s certification, product liability and first-aid training
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Haliburton United Church (downstairs)
10 George St. (see map)
Haliburton, ON
705.457.1891
Contact: Lynne Bertrand
hpcharge@bellnet.ca
https://hpcharge.wordpress.com/haliburton-united-church/

Kitchen size: (unknown)*
*space for 10-15 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: M, Tu, Th, Sa*
*rental outside of business hours requires approval (negotiable?)
 
Rental Rate: $20/hr*
*no deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
2-3 compartment sink
 
Storage Onsite: no storage available
 
Additional Space Available: N/A
 
Insurance/Safety:  
renters require business liability insurance, food handler’s certification and first-aid training
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher
Haliburton United Church (upstairs)
10 George St. (see map)
Haliburton, ON
705.457.1891
Contact: Lynne Bertrand
hpcharge@bellnet.ca
https://hpcharge.wordpress.com/haliburton-united-church/

Kitchen size: (unknown)*
*space for 10-15 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: M, Tu, Th, Sa, Su*
*kitchen not available when adjacent room is booked
*rental outside of business hours requires approval
 
Rental Rate: $20/hr*
*no deposit required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: no storage available
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
renters require business liability insurance, food handler’s certification and first-aid training
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher and first-aid kit
Harcourt Community Centre (under construction - completion date TBD)
1032 Midway St. (see map)
Harcourt, ON
705.457.1740 ext. 24
Contact: Tamara Wilbee
twilbee@dysartetal.ca

Kitchen size: 560 sq ft*
*person capacity TBD
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: TBD*
*details to come
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
food prep sink
2-3 compartment sink
flat top grill
food processor/chopper
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: TBD
*details to come
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space, garden space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
$5 million liability insurance
renters do not require special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
SIRCH Community Kitchen
2 Victoria St. (see map)
Haliburton, ON
705.457.1742
Contact: Diane McKnight or Gena Robertson
gena_robertson@sirch.on.ca     
diane_mcknight@sirch.on.ca
https://www.sirch.on.ca

Kitchen size: ~500 sq ft*
*space for 20 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: Sa, Su*
*availability on week days depends on the time of year
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: by donation (avg. $20-30/hr)*
*a $50 non-refundable deposit is required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
hand-wash sink
food prep sink
2-3 compartment sink
food processor/chopper
household blender
weigh scales
shrink wrapper
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: fridge storage*
*long-term storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space*
*large room off the kitchen holds 20 people
 
Insurance/Safety:  
$5 million liability insurance
renters would enter a 3rd party insurance agreement with SIRCH
renters are required to have food handler’s certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
West Guilford Recreation Centre
1061 Kennisis Lake Rd. (see map)
West Guilford, ON
705.754.1605 or 705.754.1722
Contact: Marlene Maxwell
martmaxwell@hotmail.com
http://www.dysartetal.ca/portfolio-view/parks/

Kitchen size: 22' x 8.5'*
*galley layout makes this kitchen unsuitable for workshops or groups
 
Availability: variable*
*hall is sometimes used for regular weekly events
 
Rental Rate: $50/day*
*rate is flexible – $200 damage deposit required, refundable after use and inspection
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
meat slicer
warming servers
microwave
cooking pots, roasting pans, serving bowls and trays
industrial refrigerator
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: fridge storage*
*storage only available during rental period
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety:  
kitchen is insured under the Municipal policy
renters do not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit

Highlands East

Cardiff Community Centre
2747 Monck Rd. (see map)
Cardiff, ON
705.448.2981 ext. 221
Contact: Tracey Miller
tmiller@highlandseast.ca
https://www.highlandseast.ca/article/municipal-facility-rental-booking-information

​​Kitchen size: 320 sq ft
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: $50 + HST half day; $120 + HST full day*
*this includes use of the entire space
*half day rentals require a $50 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
*full day rentals require a $100 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
microwave
industrial refrigerator
 
Storage Onsite: fridge space, freezer space*
*long-term freezer and cool storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space*
*rental for educational sessions no charge with completed rental application and approved fee waiver
 
Insurance/Safety:
this facility offers insurance coverage for renters for up to $5 million liability coverage 
if renters have their own coverage, rental facilitator requires a copy, listing Highlands East as a third party insured
renter does not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit

​Highland Grove Community Centre
5373 Loop Rd. Hwy. 647 (see map)
Highland Grove, ON
705.448.2981 ext. 221
Contact: Tracey Miller
tmiller@highlandseast.ca
https://www.highlandseast.ca/article/municipal-facility-rental-booking-information
​
​Kitchen size: 130 sq ft
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: $50 + HST half day; $100 + HST full day*
*this includes use of the entire space
*half day rentals require a $50 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
*full day rentals require a $100 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
microwave
industrial refrigerator
 
Storage Onsite: fridge space, freezer space*
*long-term freezer and cool storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space*
*rental for educational sessions no charge with completed rental application and approved fee waiver
  
Insurance/Safety:
this facility offers insurance coverage for renters for up to $5 million liability coverage 
if renters have their own coverage, rental facilitator requires a copy, listing Highlands East as a third party insured
renter does not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit

​Lloyd Watson Community Centre
2249 Loop Rd. (see map)
Wilberforce, ON
705.448.2981 ext. 221
Contact: Tracey Miller
tmiller@highlandseast.ca
https://www.highlandseast.ca/article/municipal-facility-rental-booking-information
​
​Kitchen size: 400 sq ft
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: $50 + HST half day; $160 + HST full day*
*this includes use of the entire space
*half day rentals require a $50 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
*full day rentals require a $100 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
microwave
industrial refrigerator
 
Storage Onsite: fridge space, freezer space*
*long-term freezer and cool storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space*
*rental for educational sessions no charge with completed rental application and approved fee waiver
  
Insurance/Safety:
this facility offers insurance coverage for renters for up to $5 million liability coverage 
if renters have their own coverage, rental facilitator requires a copy, listing Highlands East as a third party insured
renter does not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit

​Robert McCausland Memorial Community Centre
1043 Community Centre Rd. (see ma​p)
Gooderham, ON
705.448.2981 ext. 221
Contact: Tracey Miller
tmiller@highlandseast.ca
https://www.highlandseast.ca/article/municipal-facility-rental-booking-information

​Kitchen size: 460 sq ft
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: $50 + HST half day; $140 + HST full day*
*this includes use of the entire space
*half day rentals require a $50 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
*full day rentals require a $100 security deposit and a $20 key deposit
 
Equipment Onsite:           
industrial oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
microwave
industrial refrigerator
 
Storage Onsite: fridge space, freezer space*
*long-term freezer and cool storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space*
*rental for educational sessions no charge with completed rental application and approved fee waiver
  
Insurance/Safety:
this facility offers insurance coverage for renters for up to $5 million liability coverage 
if renters have their own coverage, rental facilitator requires a copy, listing Highlands East as a third party insured
renter does not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit

Minden Hills

Irondale Community Centre
1004 Line Drive Rd. (see map)
Irondale, ON
705.447.2380
Contact: Maxine Simmons
centre@irondaleontario.ca
http://www.irondaleontario.ca/centre

Kitchen size: 12’ x 16’*
​*space for 4-5 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: $10-15 per hour*
*this includes use of the entire space, including community hall
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
hand-wash sink
food prep sink
2-3 compartment sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
3 refrigerators
 
Storage Onsite: fridge space, freezer space*
*long-term freezer storage may be negotiated
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety:
$5 million liability insurance
renter does not require any special certification
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Lochlin Community Centre
4713 Gelert Rd. (see map)
Lochlin, ON
705.286.2372
Contact: Sue Little
sue.little@live.ca
http://mindenhills.ca/community-centres/

Kitchen size: 270 sq. ft.
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*kitchen can be available from 5am to midnight
 
Rental Rate: $15/hr
*$40 security deposit is required
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
food prep sink
2-3 compartment sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: dry storage*
*storage only available during rental period
 
Additional Space Available: event space
 
Insurance/Safety: TBD
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Minden Community Centre (S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena)
55 Parkside St. (see map)
Minden, ON
705.286.1936 ext. 200
Contact: Eric Casper
ecasper@mindenhills.ca
http://mindenhills.ca/community-centres/

Kitchen size: 240 sq. ft.
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*kitchen can be available 8am to 10pm
 
Rental Rate: $61 per day plus HST
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
commercial dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
 
Storage Onsite: no storage available
 
Additional Space Available: event space, workshop space
 
Insurance/Safety:
renter requires $5 million liability insurance, naming the township as additional insured
kitchen contains a fire-extinguisher, smoke alarm, and first-aid kit
Minden Lion’s Club
164 Bobcaygeon Rd. (see map)
Minden, ON
705.286.3233
Contact: Brian Moore
mindenlions@lionsa16.com
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/minden_on/

Kitchen size: 180 sq. ft.*
*space for 8-10 people working in the kitchen
 
Availability: 7 days a week*
*rental outside of business hours may be negotiated
 
Rental Rate: variable* and negotiable** and deposit required***
*rate for community groups and non-profits:
  • weekday half-day (8am – noon; or noon – 5pm) = $100
  • weekday full-day (8am – 5pm) = $145
  • weekday extra long day (8am – 11pm) = $175
  • weekend half-day = $125
  • weekend evening or full day = $200
*rate for business or commercial usage:
  • weekday half-day (8am – noon; or noon – 5pm) = $145
  • weekday full-day (8am – 5pm) = $175
  • weekday extra long day (8am – 11pm) = $200
  • weekend half-day = $175
  • weekend evening or full day = $240
**all rates are negotiable for bulk bookings (3 or more)
***deposit required depending on the type of rental
 
Equipment Onsite:           
standard oven/stove
residential dishwasher
hand-wash sink
2-3 compartment sink
small wares (dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, etc.)
mixing utensils
 
Storage Onsite: storage available only during rental period
 
Additional Space Available: event space*
*750 sq. ft. event space can hold 93 people or 65 people with tables and chairs
 
Insurance/Safety:
$5 million liability insurance
for events where alcohol is served, $5 million liability insurance and an LCBO license are required
all renters require business liability insurance
kitchen contains a fire extinguisher and first aid kit