Stay home. Keep cooking.

1. Decide where the kitchen can go

Outdoor kitchen pods or trailers need safe access and enough suitable space on private property. Modular indoor kitchens can sometimes be fitted into an available room. Ask suppliers for measurements and site requirements rather than assuming a standard driveway will work.

2. Check services and connections

Each supplier sets its own distances for sockets, an outside tap and a drain, so confirm them before you book. See six kitchen pod suppliers' requirements side by side.

3. Match dates to your renovation

Allow for building delays, and ask about minimum hire periods, extension rates, delivery fees, deposits and cancellation conditions. How much does temporary kitchen hire cost?

4. Compare more than the headline price

Look at the actual appliance list, usable worktop area, heating, washing facilities, customer support and return arrangements. A cheaper unit isn't necessarily the best fit for a family needing it for several weeks.

5. Get written quotes and confirm directly

The directory helps you discover suppliers. Availability, final price, booking conditions and installation are agreed with the provider, not with Compare Kitchen Hire.