Holiday Season Means BIG Opportunities for Food Businesses—If You Have Space to Say YES
Why Commercial Kitchen Rental is the Holiday Season Game-Changer
The holiday season is the most lucrative time of year for food businesses. From catering companies fielding three times their normal order volume to bakers scrambling to keep up with demand for holiday cookies and cakes, December is a revenue goldmine. But here’s the problem: success depends on one critical factor that many food entrepreneurs overlook—space. Food and beverage digital sales are set to soar by 17.7% year-over-year, with food and beverages being the top purchases for holiday celebrations. Yet without adequate kitchen capacity, you might find yourself turning away lucrative orders. At The Cookline in Carrollton and Plano, we’ve helped countless food entrepreneurs across the Dallas-Fort Worth area solve this exact challenge. We’re not just a kitchen rental—we’re your seasonal partner offering 24/7 access to fully-equipped commercial kitchen space that scales with your business, without the long-term commitment. Whether you’re handling overflow orders, testing new holiday products, or launching your seasonal business entirely, we’ve got the infrastructure to make it happen.
The Holiday Opportunity is Massive—But Only if You Can Fulfill It
33% of all catering orders happen in Q4, with December 9th being the #1 day for large-party orders in the U.S. The average catering order value is $350, making catering a lucrative revenue stream. Think about that—a single catering order is worth 10 times a typical restaurant ticket. For bakeries, the numbers are equally compelling. Bakery items and desserts made up 32% of catering orders during the holiday season, and demand starts building weeks in advance.
But here’s where many food businesses get stuck. Your home kitchen isn’t equipped for volume. Your current commercial space is already at capacity. Your team is maxed out. And the worst part? You’re forced to turn away orders—watching potential revenue walk out the door because you simply can’t say yes. This is where The Cookline changes everything.
Why Kitchen Space is the Game-Changer During Holiday Season
The holiday season creates massive revenue increase opportunities, but only if you’re prepared to meet demand. Running out of space is not an option—it could limit your profit potential. That’s the reality facing food entrepreneurs in December. Our clients tell us the same story: they could take on 50% more business if they had reliable access to commercial kitchen space. Our 6,000+ square-foot facility in Carrollton and Plano solves this immediately.
Rent by the hour, scale at your pace, and never commit long-term. Our fully-equipped commercial kitchen features commercial-grade convection ovens, blast chillers, prep tables, and specialized appliances that would cost thousands to purchase and maintain. You get professional infrastructure without the overhead burden.
Three Holiday Scenarios Where The Cookline Shines
Overflow Orders During Peak Season: Your catering calendar is booked solid, but new orders keep coming in. With The Cookline’s hourly rental model, you can schedule additional production shifts without worrying about space constraints. Handle the rush, maximize revenue, and deliver on your promises.
Testing New Holiday Products: Want to launch a specialty holiday dessert or develop a new catering menu? Our kitchen is the perfect testing ground. Develop, refine, and perfect your offerings before committing resources to full production—all without taking over your existing kitchen.
Launching a Seasonal Business: Maybe you’re a home baker wanting to launch a legitimate holiday catering operation, or a caterer expanding into corporate holiday party catering. The Cookline provides the licensed commercial space you need to operate legally and professionally—immediately.
Beyond Kitchen Space: Your Complete Holiday Ecosystem
Our 6,000+ square-foot facility includes everything you need for holiday success. Rent a private office to manage your holiday orders and communicate with clients. Use our dedicated multi-purpose packaging room to assemble and prepare deliveries. Store your non-perishable supplies and specialty ingredients in our rentable dry storage space. Our 24/7 access means you can work night shifts during peak holiday weeks when demand requires round-the-clock production.
And it’s all backed by our community of culinary professionals. Work alongside other bakers, caterers, and food entrepreneurs who understand the unique demands of the season—creating networking opportunities that extend well beyond December.
Say YES to Every Holiday Order
The holiday season waits for no one. Weekly store sales can easily 10x with holiday catering, but only if you have the capacity to fulfill every order. Don’t let kitchen space be the reason you leave money on the table this season.
Contact The Cookline today and schedule a tour of our Carrollton and Plano commercial kitchen facilities. Let’s talk about your holiday plans and how we can help you scale your business, without the burden of long-term commitment. Because in December, your only limit should be your ambition—not your kitchen size.