Kitchen Hire FAQs

What is included with Jenius Social kitchen hire?

Jenius Social provides a fully equipped professional kitchen and flexible event space in London, suitable for filming, photography, consumer testing, PR events, workshops, and product launches.

Depending on your requirements, hire can include:

✔ Fully equipped professional kitchen space
✔ Flexible layout and blank canvas dining area
✔ Kitchen and dining room access
✔ High-speed WiFi
✔ Professional equipment and tableware
✔ Optional chef, host, and front-of-house support
✔ Refreshments and pastries available
✔ Video recording and live streaming available as an additional servic

 

Where is Jenius Social located?

Our professional kitchen hire venue is located in Islington, London, with excellent transport connections:

• 2 minutes’ walk from Holloway Road Station (Piccadilly line) — just 2 stops and around 4 minutes from King’s Cross Station

• 7 minutes’ walk from Caledonian Road Station (Piccadilly line)

• 10 minutes’ walk from Highbury & Islington Station (Victoria line and Overground)

Our central London location makes the venue easy to access for brands, agencies, production teams, and research groups.

 

Can I hire the kitchen for filming and photography?

Yes. Jenius Social offers a contemporary kitchen and event space ideal for food photography, filming, recipe content, branded content, and production shoots.

Our venue includes a fully stocked demonstration kitchen, flexible dining space, and a blank canvas layout that can be adapted to suit your shoot. The entire venue can be transformed into one large studio, or you can use individual areas depending on your production requirements.

 

Has Jenius Social hosted filming projects before?

Yes. We have hosted media clients filming content for YouTube channels, TV programmes, and online series.

Our kitchen provides a practical and visually appealing setting for food demonstrations, interviews, recipe filming, and branded content creation.

 

What equipment is included with filming kitchen hire?

Our high-spec kitchen comes fully equipped with:

• Pots and pans

• Chopping boards

• Knives

• Quality tableware

• Domestic kitchen appliances

• Food preparation facilities

The space is designed to provide a professional but flexible environment for filming and photography projects.

 

Can we leave filming equipment overnight?

Yes. Overnight hire is available, allowing production teams to leave equipment safely overnight where required.

 

Is the kitchen suitable for food photography?

Yes. Jenius Social is an ideal location for food photography shoots, recipe development, brand content, and editorial projects.

The modern kitchen, contemporary dining space, and flexible layout provide a versatile backdrop that can be styled to match your creative direction. 

 

​​​Consumer Testing Kitchen Hire FAQs

 

Can I hire the kitchen for consumer testing and market research?

Yes. Jenius Social specialises in providing a professional environment for food and beverage consumer testing, workshops, and market research.

Our venue combines a fully equipped test kitchen with flexible workshop space, making it ideal for brands developing, testing, and refining new products. 

 

What makes Jenius Social suitable for consumer testing?

Our food-focused venue offers a unique combination of:

✔ Fully equipped test kitchen
✔ Flexible blank canvas space
✔ Seating capacity for 30–40 guests
✔ Interview and focus group areas
✔ Fast WiFi
✔ Video recording and live streaming options
✔ Optional chefs and event hosts

We have supported major food brands with brainstorming sessions, product testing, and new food development projects.

 

Can you provide chefs for consumer testing sessions?

Yes. Our in-house chefs are available to support consumer testing projects, demonstrations, and food preparation. Alternatively, clients are welcome to provide their own chefs or teams. 

 

Can the venue be used for focus groups and workshops?

Yes. Our flexible dining and event space works well for focus groups, interviews, workshops, presentations, and collaborative sessions.

 

PR Event Venue Hire FAQs

 

Is Jenius Social suitable for PR events and product launches?

Yes. Jenius Social provides a versatile London venue for PR events, brand activations, product launches, and promotional experiences.

The space can be themed and adapted to reflect your brand, helping create memorable events with maximum impact.

 

Can you create bespoke food experiences for PR events?

Yes. We can create bespoke cookery and bakery experiences designed around your product or brand.

Our chefs can help showcase your products through interactive demonstrations, cooking classes, tastings, or food-focused experiences. 

 

Can I hire the venue as a dry hire space?

Yes. Jenius Social is available for dry hire, allowing brands and agencies to use the venue for their own events, productions, and activations.

 

What facilities are available for PR events?

PR event hire can include:

✔ Bespoke cookery and bakery experiences
✔ Dry hire venue options
✔ Flexible event setup
✔ High-speed WiFi
✔ PA system
✔ Big-screen TV
✔ Refreshments and pastries available

 

General Kitchen Hire FAQs

 

How long can I hire the kitchen for?

Jenius Social offers flexible hire options, including half-day and full-day kitchen hire depending on your project requirements. 

 

Is the venue a blank canvas?

Yes. Our London venue provides a flexible, contemporary blank canvas that can be styled and adapted for filming, workshops, PR events, and brand experiences.

 

Can you provide refreshments during our booking?

Yes. Refreshments and pastries can be provided as an additional option during your hire.

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How do I enquire about kitchen hire?

To enquire about kitchen hire, let us know your preferred date, project type, number of guests or crew, and how you plan to use the space. Our team will recommend the most suitable setup and services for your requirements.