Own a corner of the fire.
Wok & Fire is expanding. We're looking for operator-partners with hospitality in their bones — people who want to run a kitchen that is loud, fast, halal, and proud.
A system built for speed and craft.
Our kitchens are designed around one idea: a wok dish, cooked to order, in under ninety seconds. Small footprint, high throughput, and unit economics that actually work.
Playbook, not a script
Prep sheets, build-your-own menus, training videos — everything codified so you can focus on hospitality.
Halal-first supply
Approved proteins, sauces and rice delivered weekly on a national account.
Build team
Site selection, lease negotiation support, fit-out crew and opening-week chefs.
Brand that travels
One look, one tone, one standard — shaped by a design system you plug into.
Four steps to opening night.
- 01
Apply
Tell us who you are and where you want to cook. We reply within seven days.
- 02
Discovery
A 2-hour working session: site notes, capital, timeline, operator plan.
- 03
Sign & build
Lease, fit-out, staff hire. We're on-site through opening week.
- 04
Fire up
Soft launch, menu calibration, then full opening. We never fully leave.
Operators, not investors.
We partner with people who will stand on the pass. If you know your area, know your numbers, and want to build a serious kitchen — we want to meet you.
- Hospitality or kitchen experience
- £250k–£400k capital available
- Ability to be on-site at opening
- A location already in mind
- Commitment to halal standards
- Long-term operator mindset
The common ones.
Do I need prior restaurant experience?+
Not essential — but a track record in hospitality, retail, or high-throughput operations is a strong signal. We train on the kitchen; we can't train on temperament.
What's the total investment?+
Typically £275k–£400k all-in depending on site size and market. We share a full capital breakdown in the discovery session.
Which territories are open?+
We're actively reviewing applications across Greater London, the South East, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. Outside the UK, we review case-by-case.
Is the supply chain halal?+
Yes — 100%. Proteins, sauces, stocks and preparation are all certified halal. No exceptions.
How long before I open?+
Sixteen weeks from signed agreement is our standard target, assuming the site is ready for fit-out.
Tell us where you'd open.
Seven-day turnaround. All enquiries are reviewed by a founding partner.
Prefer email? partners@wokandfire.co.uk