Field Notes
Long-form takes on commercial kitchen operations, food entrepreneurship, and the ghost-kitchen industry — from a team that has been running this business for over a decade.
Pricing & Economics20 April 2026One Kcn editorial7 min read
A complete monthly running-cost breakdown for a self-contained London ghost kitchen. Numbers come from current contracts at our Fulham hub and from supplier quotes for the same period.
Platform Strategy27 April 2026One Kcn editorial7 min read
A practical day-by-day onboarding sequence for a new delivery brand going live on the three main UK platforms. Built from operators who have done it more than once.
London Food13 April 2026One Kcn editorial6 min read
SW6 covers Fulham and Parsons Green and sits at the centre of one of the densest delivery catchments in West London. Here is what makes the postcode work for an operator.
Starting Up6 April 2026One Kcn editorial7 min read
A realistic month-one budget for a single-brand delivery operator launching from a London commercial kitchen. Numbers come from current SW6 contracts and supplier quotes.
Kitchen Operations30 March 2026One Kcn editorial6 min read
Two kitchen units can both be advertised as fully fitted and have a 30 percent gap in monthly running cost. The difference sits in the small print. Here is the line-item walkthrough.
Ghost Kitchens23 March 2026One Kcn editorial6 min read
The three terms get used interchangeably online. On the operating floor they describe different setups, with different cost bases and different licence models. Here is the practical distinction.
