For sitters who like to cook, is this enough pantry space for 3.5 weeks? There is a bit more consolodation I could do and maybe give them another shelf but that would start to get inconvenient for us.
Enough or more? The shelf does go pretty deep…the peanut butter jar is just for perspective, and it’s an extra large size jar 
I should have thought that was plenty big enough. Unless you’re not within striking distance of shops the sitter wouldn’t need to store everything they need for the duration of the sit.
No plenty of stores nearby and we offer our car (though you can reach by bus or bike, easier to brings bags of food back in a car!)
I guess I’m just a bit a bulk shopper but not sure if sitters would think this is enough…
That’s a lot more than I have ever got. I think it should be enough for most people. I use more space in the fridge than the pantry.
Thank you! The fridge is easier for us to empty (as we eat through it) than the pantry. So that’s easier.
Just checked - freezer is half empty already for them and fridge will be about 3/4 empty by Thursday
Your consistent concern for your sitters is SO lovely ! I hope that they appreciate your care and thoughtfulness.
You know, I don’t care if they appreciate me haha. Just enjoy the home, space and place and hopefully my cute pets All the appreciation I care for is - we had a nice time and loved on your pets
That’s all I’m trying to set up for!
@Felinelover, what a wonderfully thoughtful question.
Suggest only perspective that matters is that of your prospective house sitter. If concerned, send them the photos and ask. But frankly photos suggest plenty ample enough for a reasonable housesitter.
We have completed housesits in many countries. Grocery shopping cultures vary dramatically - from North America storage / massive Costco products to Schengen storage / small package products.
They are coming a couple of days early. Will definitely let them know we can clear another shelf if they think they need it, or they are free to rearrange too if they like! Thanks!
We need more height for our wine, but lying down, we could probably get a dozen in there
Very thoughtful of you to get opinions.
That’s a fair amount of space. When we don’t have enough space we just leave non perishables on the counter or in shopping bags on the floor (the kind of bags that stand up like Trader Joe’s bags).
It’s so lovely of you to think about the sitters!
I like to cook, the space work out perfect for me. Since house sitting is usually short-term, I don’t always want to buy all the spices or food I normally use. I also feel bad leaving leftovers behind when I’ve used half of everything.
Ok amount of larder space as it’s deep, I like a near empty fridge as most stuff we use is fresh and a little bit of freezer space is nice too.
It’s not enough space for me. I just did a 3 month house sit. We travel with all our food which includes oils, vinegars, staples like rice, flour, lentils, and more. We buy other things that we need as we go, like canned beans, tomatos sauces, snacks, etc. Two shelves were cleared out for us. It wasn’t enough. We also have all our spices and some specialized kitchen gadgets.
I know this is probably not typical. But I’m just mentioning it to point out every one is different. It is so nice of you to be concerned about this. If it isn’t enough space your sitters will make more room. If they have done enough sits they are used to making space for there stuff.
Yeah this is for 3.5 weeks not 3 months and they are definitely not traveling with much, just a small carry on and backpack each.
Yep. Looks about right. 
My food usually ends up all over the counters.
Hi
if you are supplying the staples, like flour oils etc, that might be ok, but 3 weeks is a long time, and people like to feel comfortable and at home, and if there spaces are to small then if feels like living out of a suitcase to me.
most my long term stays have just said help myself to anything in the pantry, an if something runs out i replace it, but if you have to start with everything i would say no.
all the sits ive had have made me feel at home, not this is your space, and this is mine.
hope this helps
Totally supplying the staples, yes Thanks, sitters are here and settling in now. They were thrilled with everything.
For me it is not pantry space. I want room in the fridge and freezer.
