Since a licensed kitchen is not required, groups meet in homes as well as church basements, Neighbourhood Houses and community centres. Some specialty kitchens exist in the city. Other kitchens specialize in vegetarian, ethnic, and special needs cooking. The interests of the group decide the focus of the kitchen. Community kitchens are popular for a variety of reasons.
Food costs less because it can be bought in bulk.
It also takes less time to prepare because it is cooked in quantity - and sometimes frozen for later use. People most appreciate the way community kitchens provide an opportunity for people to get together. Many people have become close friends through community cooking. Some have discovered common interests that have led to the formation of new groups focusing on a variety of social issues.