The term “ghost kitchens” first appeared in a 2015 NBC New York article, but they are now an established presence in the restaurant world.
Ghost kitchens are food preparation and cooking facilities, often shared by multiple operators, that produce delivery-only meals. When NBC New York pulled back the covers, they found various nefarious activities and cautioned diners that the delivery food they order might be prepared in “unregulated kitchens” lacking restaurant permits.
