ghost kitchen
noun
plural ghost kitchens
: a commercial cooking facility used for the preparation of food consumed off the premises
Ghost kitchens host food establishments, usually fast-casual, that make meals that can be purchased exclusively with a delivery app …—
Jonah Engel Bromwich
Jonah Engel BromwichGhost kitchens, which have no storefronts or dining rooms, are the hottest thing going during the pandemic. Some are all-new kitchens created to house multiple companies. Others … are new brands added to existing restaurants that seek additional business.—Michael Klein
Michael KleinThis is what [Eric] Greenspan did with his own ghost kitchen brands—multiple cuisine styles made from the same basic supplies, all from a single location.—RoamingHunger.com
RoamingHunger.comcalled also cloud kitchen, dark kitchen
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Trends in technology will include the rise of ghost kitchens and delivery-only models will further transform the restaurant industry, offering convenience without compromising on quality.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The concept is similar to that of a ghost kitchen, where several brands operate out of one kitchen.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Our boss picked Goop Kitchen, a ghost kitchen in Studio City with meals approved by Gwyneth herself.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Most ghost kitchens exclusively offer delivery or carry-out orders, but Crave Kitchens will have a dine-in option, too.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The concept is similar to that of a ghost kitchen, where several brands operate out of one kitchen.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
Our boss picked Goop Kitchen, a ghost kitchen in Studio City with meals approved by Gwyneth herself.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
Most ghost kitchens exclusively offer delivery or carry-out orders, but Crave Kitchens will have a dine-in option, too.
—Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Ghost kitchen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghost%20kitchen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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