Kitchen renovations are exciting—but living without a kitchen for weeks can be overwhelming. This guide shares practical, real‑world tips for
keeping meals simple and routines intact. We’ll also show why a temporary kitchen
or kitchen pod is the easiest way to stay cooking at home.

Plan Ahead Before Your Renovation

• Timeline: Confirm how long your kitchen will be unusable—and add buffer time for delays.
• Appliances: Decide what you’ll use (kettle, microwave, air fryer, slow cooker, portable hob).
• Space: Choose where food prep will happen (utility room, dining room, garage, or a hired pod on the driveway).
• Meals: Plan 10–15 simple dishes that reheat well (batch‑cook chilli, curries, traybakes, pasta bakes).
• Storage: Box up spices, oils, and dry goods for easy access; label clearly.

Set Up a Basic Temporary Kitchen

If you’re managing indoors, pick a wipeable surface near a socket and water. A plastic tub system keeps everything organised. Minimum kit:

1. Microwave and/or air fryer
2. Portable induction hob
3. Kettle & toaster
4. Chopping board, chef’s knife, saucepan, frying pan, baking tray
5. Washing‑up bowl and drying rack

Prefer not to improvise? A kitchen pod gives you a proper hob, oven, sink and fridge‑freezer—outside your home,
so dust and noise stay out of the living space.

Eating Healthy Without a Kitchen

• One‑pan meals: Stir‑fries, shakshuka, fajitas, omelettes.
• Slow‑cooker wins: Pulled chicken, chilli, lentil stews—great for batch cooking.
• Sheet‑pan dinners: Chicken thighs + veg; salmon + potatoes.
• No‑cook options: Salads, wraps, overnight oats, Greek yoghurt bowls.
• Batch & freeze: Cook double portions on weekends; label by date.
• Smart shopping: Pre‑washed greens, ready‑to‑eat grains, microwavable rice.

Why a Kitchen Pod is the Stress‑Free Option

A hired pod is the closest thing to a normal kitchen during a refit:

• Full facilities: Hob, oven, sink, fridge‑freezer, storage—everything in one place.
• Keeps home life normal: Stay in your routine and avoid eating out every night.
• No mess: Cooking happens outside your work zone; dust stays out of the house.
• Flexible hire: Keep it for the entire project—even if timelines slip.

Ask your fitter about adding a pod to the project or speak to us directly—many builders recommend it to keep clients happy.

Local Hire Options in Cornwall & Devon

We deliver across the region, including Cornwall and Devon.
If your refit is in Plymouth, Exeter, Truro, St Austell, Falmouth, Newquay, Penzance, or Barnstaple, check availability and we’ll confirm delivery windows.

Conclusion

You can absolutely live well during a kitchen renovation—with a plan. Set up a simple temporary space, keep meals easy, and consider a
temporary kitchen so life carries on as normal.

Get a free quote and keep your renovation stress‑free.