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Food Factory
All kitchens provided by JF Kitchen, including "Private Kitchen", "Shared Kitchen", "Cloud Kitchen", "Central Kitchen", "Takeaway Shop", "Frozen Confection Factory", "Licensed Food Factories Supplying School Lunch Boxes" etc., come together with the Food Factory License issued by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, allowing JF Kitchen merchants to legally sell food to the public.
Food Factory
Your Legal Gateway to Starting a Food Business with Confidence
Are you planning to launch a food business in Hong Kong? Whether you’re bottling sauces, roasting meats, or preparing take-away meals, one thing is certain: you need to be licensed. According to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), any individual or company intending to manufacture or prepare food for sale off the premises must first obtain a valid Food Factory Licence.
At JF Kitchen, we make this process easier. Our ready-to-use, fully licensed commercial kitchens are designed to help you start cooking legally — without the headache of going through the full licensing process yourself.
What Is a Food Factory Licence?
A Food Factory Licence is an official permit issued by the Licensing Authority under the FEHD, allowing a business to manufacture, process, or package food for human consumption off-site. It ensures your food production complies with hygiene, safety, and structural standards required by Hong Kong law.
Without this licence, your food business could face legal penalties, including closure and fines. But don’t worry — we’re here to help you navigate the process.
Who Needs a Food Factory Licence?
If your business involves any of the following activities, you are legally required to obtain a Food Factory Licence:
- Canning, bottling, or packaging food or beverage
- Producing sauces or condiments such as soy sauce, pickles, or gourmet powders
- Preserving food, including dried meat, sausages, lo mei, and preserved fruits
- Operating take-away food outlets or offering catering services
- Roasting meats or poultry
- Making confections and desserts
- Producing bean-based products, including tofu and fermented bean curd
- Crafting noodles, vermicelli, spaghetti, and similar items
- Manufacturing light refreshments like crisps, shrimp slices, or peanuts
- Preparing puddings and jellies
- Creating gluten-based vegetarian products
- Processing ready-to-eat items like fish balls, shrimp balls, and fried pig skin
- Bottling distilled water
If your operation falls under any of these categories, you must be licensed before you begin.
Why Getting a Food Factory Licence Is Challenging
Applying for a Food Factory Licence in Hong Kong involves multiple steps and compliance with a wide range of technical and legal requirements, including:
- Submitting detailed layout plans
- Ensuring compliance with building, drainage, and fire safety regulations
- Installing proper ventilation and waste disposal systems
- Meeting hygiene and structural standards
- Coordinating inspections with FEHD, Fire Services Department, and other government bodies
- Providing certificates for electrical and gas installations
- Ensuring no unauthorized building works exist on the premises
This process can take months, and any misstep may result in delays or outright rejection.
Flow Chart for Processing of Application for Food Factory License
The Smarter Alternative: Use a Licensed Commercial Kitchen
Why wait months and invest heavily in renovations, inspections, and paperwork when you can start your food business today?
At JF Kitchen, we offer a fully licensed FEHD-compliant food factory that allows you to operate legally from day one. Our kitchens are already approved and meet all the structural, hygiene, and safety requirements mandated by the Food Factory Licence FEHD.
✅ Benefits of Using JF Kitchen:
- Immediate access to a licensed food factory
- Avoid the high renovation and food factory license fees
- No need to handle FEHD inspections by yourself only
- Fully equipped with commercial-grade kitchen tools
- Ideal for startups, caterers, and food entrepreneurs
- Renovation and equipment setup
- Legal compliance
- Drainage and ventilation installation
What’s Included in Our Licensed Facility?
When you choose JF Kitchen, you get more than just a space — you get a turnkey solution that meets all FEHD requirements:
- ⚡ Certified electrical and ventilation systems
- 🚿 Proper drainage and grease traps
- 🧼 Wash-hand basins, scullery sinks, and food prep areas
- 🧰 Pest control systems
- 🧾 Access to layout plans and compliance documents
All our kitchens are designed to meet the licensing requirements outlined in the FEHD’s official guide, including:
- Smooth, non-absorbent surfaces
- Proper ventilation and extraction systems
- Separate food prep and sanitary areas
- No manholes in food rooms
- Enclosed soil/waste pipes
- Fire safety compliance
- Connection to government sewerage
Save Time, Money, and Headaches
Here’s a comparison of setting up your own food factory vs. using JF Kitchen:
Requirement | Your Own Premises | JF Kitchen |
FEHD Licence | Apply it yourself | Included |
Renovation | High cost | Included |
Time to StartLead time | At least 3–6 months | Immediate or less than 1 month |
Risk of Rejection | High | None |
Why Choose JF Kitchen?
- ✅ Fully licensed and FEHD-approved
- ✅ 24/7 access to a commercial-grade kitchen
- ✅ Convenient location with delivery access
- ✅ On-site support team and maintenance
- ✅ Company registration assistance
- ✅ Affordable pricing with no hidden fees
- ✅ Flexible upgrade options as your business grows
Whether you’re launching a new food brand, expanding your catering business, or testing a new product line, JF Kitchen gives you the legal foundation and operational support to succeed — fast.
Final Thoughts: Start Cooking, Legally and Confidently
Navigating Hong Kong’s food licensing system can be overwhelming. But with the right partner, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re launching a new food brand, expanding your catering business, or testing a new product, JF Kitchen provides the licensed space and support you need to succeed.
Don’t let red tape hold you back.
👉 Book a tour of our licensed food factory and turn your culinary dreams into a legal, thriving business today.
Let JF Kitchen be your shortcut to success in Hong Kong’s vibrant food industry.
JF Kitchen offers a diverse range of Food Factory, including Private Kitchen, Shared Kitchen, Cloud Kitchen, Central Kitchen, Takeaway Shop, Frozen Confection Factory and Licensed Food Factories Supplying School Lunch Boxes. Whether you just need a working bench to make a birthday cake or require a large central kitchen to prepare food for your restaurants, JF Kitchen can meet your needs.
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