Broadland Food Innovation Centre

Everything you need for food innovation, presentation and production. We look forward to showing you around

Contact Brown & Co for a viewing today

We have heard people say they wish they'd had access to a centre like this, when their food business was at that critical point of expansion. Simply because everything you need is in one place, for food innovation, presentation and production.

You can start by hiring test kitchens, tasting rooms and meeting spaces for one-off use. The Centre team will support you in making the most of the bespoke facilities, specialist innovation support and cluster membership. Their goal is to help secure the commercial futures of your food and drink concepts.

You will also be joining a community of food businesses with all the potential that comes from opportunities to interact with businesses along the supply chain.

Floorplan

Selected Unit

Unit 1

1647 sqft

Designed with new and small food or drinks business owners in mind, this is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors.

Total unit size: 153m² or 1,647ft²

Office area within unit: 22m² or 237ft², to accommodate 2 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model.

PrepKing

PrepKing, a convenient, tasty and nutritious ready-meal company has joined the Food Innovation Centre.

PrepKing offer nutritionally-balanced ready-meals, perfect for those constantly on-the-go. With new weekly meals that can be delivered to your door every Sunday, get in touch with the team.

Unit 3 - UNDER OFFER

1647 sqft

Designed with new and small food or drinks business owners in mind, this is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors.

Total unit size: 153m² or 1,647ft²

Office area within unit: 22m² or 237ft², to accommodate 2 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model.

Unit 4 -UNDER OFFER

1647 sqft

Designed with new and small food or drinks business owners in mind, this is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors.

Total unit size: 153m² or 1,647ft²

Office area within unit: 22m² or 237ft², to accommodate 2 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model.

Unit 5 - UNDER OFFER

2476 sqft

Built for a small established business looking to evolve and grow, or a new and small business with larger scale production equipment in mind. This is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors.

Total unit size: 230m² or 2,476ft²

Office area within unit: 25m² or 269ft², to accommodate 3 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model. Internal amenities are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Unit 6 - UNDER OFFER

2476 sqft

Built for a small established business looking to evolve and grow, or a new and small business with larger scale production equipment in mind. This is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors

Total unit size: 230m² or 2,476ft²

Office area within unit: 25m² or 269ft², to accommodate 3 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model. Internal amenities are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Unit 7 - UNDER OFFER

4962 sqft

The size of this unit is ideal for an established business which is out growing their current location, or a business that is ready to evolve and grow. The centre provides many additional benefits to support a smooth and successful transition.

Total unit size: 461m² or 4,962ft²

Office area within unit: 61m² or 656ft²

Parking spaces: 4 spaces

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, extra high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space are designed to be adaptable to any business model. The unit benefits from self-contained amenities which are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Unit 8 - UNDER OFFER

4962 sqft

The size of this unit is ideal for an established business which is out growing their current location, or a business that is ready to evolve and grow. The centre provides many additional benefits to support a smooth and successful transition

Total unit size: 461m² or 4,962ft²

Office area within unit: 61m² or 656ft²

Parking spaces: 4 spaces

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, extra high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space are designed to be adaptable to any business model. The unit benefits from self-contained amenities which are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Unit 9

4155 sqft

The size of this unit is ideal for an established business out growing their current location, or a business that is ready to evolve and grow. The centre provides many additional benefits to support a smooth and successful transition.

Total unit size: 386m² or 4,155ft²

Office area within unit: 61m² or 657ft², to accommodate 7 people

Parking spaces: 4

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, extra high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model. The unit benefits from self-contained amenities which are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Unit 10 - UNDER OFFER

2476 sqft

Built for a small established business looking to evolve and grow, or a new and small business with larger scale production equipment in mind. This is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors

Total unit size: 230m² or 2,476ft²

Office area within unit: 25m² or 269ft², to accommodate 3 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model. Internal amenities are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Old Rectory Preserves

We are so happy to welcome Old Rectory Preserves into the Food Innovation Centre. Old Rectory Preserves offers many Great Taste Awards preserves, jams and chutneys.

Old Rectory Preserves ensures that products are seasonal and uses all quality, local ingredients, many of which, Founder, Annabel, has foraged herself. The brand prides itself on buying British, giving back to the rural economy and being environmentally aware. Take a look at the collection here.

Unit 12 - UNDER OFFER

1647 sqft

Designed with new and small food or drinks business owners in mind, this is an ideal sized unit to develop your business, upscale your production volumes and showcase your products to potential buyers and investors.

Total unit size: 153m² or 1,647ft²

Office area within unit: 22m² or 237ft², to accommodate 2 people

Parking spaces: 2

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space is designed to be adaptable to any business model.

Unit 13

4962 sqft

The size of this unit is ideal for an established business which is out growing their current location, or a business that is ready to evolve and grow. The centre provides many additional benefits to support a smooth and successful transition

Total unit size: 461m² or 4,962ft²

Office area within unit: 61m² or 656ft²

Parking spaces: 4 spaces

The layout of this unit, with food grade specification production space built to British Retail Consortium standard, extra high ceilings and bright, well-appointed office space are designed to be adaptable to any business model. The unit benefits from self-contained amenities which are well thought out to support the requirements of additional staff as your business expands.

Conferencing Facility

614 sqft

At the heart of the centre is the conference room.

This 57m2 room has bay windows opening onto the internal pedestrian access and is available to hire. Get in touch today to host your event here.

Development facilities

100 sqft

The centre is home to two professional kitchens and a sensory tasting room.

Need a professional kitchen on a short term basis to trial some new products? Want to trial new products on a panel of tasters?

Then look no further!

What can we provide you with?

  • Parking

  • Location just off of the A47

  • Brand new building and state of the art facilities

  • Air con and heating

  • Support from the team members

  • Attractive environment

  • Fully accessible

  • Excellent WiFi

  • Privacy

What else is available?

We don't just have the units available; we can also provide conference and test kitchen space for a host of businesses.

Test kitchen

This space gives you opportunities to develop and create new recipes and products.

We can provide you with:

  • Clean and safe environment

  • Access to brand-new equipment and machinery

  • Free tea and coffee

You can hire this for just £150 for a full day or £75 for a half day.

Food and drink manufacturers that are eligible for the Innovation Support programme are able to use the test kitchen free of charge.

Conference Room

This space is currently available for events, conferences and meetings for up to twenty-four attendees.

  • 86" TV screen

  • Owl 360-degree meeting camera

  • Free tea and coffee

You can hire this space for just £155 for a full day or £105 for half a day.

Please note that those that have a unit within the Centre receive 5 free hours of the conference room.

If you would like more information on hiring this space out for a booking, please contact Centre Manager, Sarah on: spierce@hethelinnovation.com

Meet the Team

Meet the Centre Team

Jordan Sharman

ERDF Project Manager