Catering Businesses For Sale in the UK

Explore Catering Businesses for sale across the UK, including cafés, takeaways, restaurants, kiosks, and mixed food‑service operations. Listings often feature proven turnover, strong local demand, and opportunities to expand menus, add delivery services, or modernise facilities, giving buyers confidence in both immediate performance and long‑term growth potential.

585 Catering Businesses For Sale in the UK


Indian Takeaway & Delivery in Essex

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Asking Price: £99,950 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Essex. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (25% VIA PORTALS)

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Newly Fitted Indian Takeaway in Kent

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Asking Price: £65,000 Turnover: £2,650

Situated in a parade, serving densely populated residential area KENT. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. - £2,800 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

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Licensed Cafe Bistro in Gloucestershire

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Asking Price: £225,000 Turnover: £8,250

The business is located within a distinctive retail courtyard in the sought after Cotswolds market town Gloucestershire. The area is home to independent shops and artisan businesses, attracting both locals and tourists year round. The sales currently averages £8,500 p.w. with a gross profit of 78% approx. We are advised the accounts for year ending 31.05.26 showed sales of £423,350 and a gross profit of £322,649 (76%) With consistent financial performance, strong local demand, and clear opportunities for growth — including extended hours, evening trade, menu expansion, and delivery options — the business represents a compelling, low risk acquisition in a thriving Cotswold market toen.

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Indian Restaurant and Takeaway in Ealing

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Asking Price: £59,500 Turnover: £6,000

End of terrace property, excellent trading position, EALING, LONDON, W5. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. There is huge potential to boost turnover with the introduction of liquor sales.

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Newly Fitted Indian Takeaway in North London

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Asking Price: £40,000 Turnover: £1,350

Situated in a small parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, NORTH LONDON. The sales currently averages £1,200 - £1,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (33% via portals)

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Halal Indian Restaurant in South Yorkshire

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Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £10,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SOUTH YORKSHIRE. The sales currently averages £10,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£5,500 via online portals) The vendor feels with active marketing (leaflets and social media) and the development of outside catering and tiffin services sales will increase by 30-40%

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Hotel with Restaurant and Bar in Shepton Mallet

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Asking Price: £99,995 Turnover: £3,600

Detached property, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset. The sales currently averages £3,600 p.w. Sales for the period ending 30 April 2024 showed turnover of £179,294

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Fast Food Chicken Shop in South London

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Asking Price: £80,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Chicken Shop in Kent

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Asking Price: £79,950 Turnover: £3,750

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office & commercial area, KENT. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. - £4,000 p.w. With a Gross profit of 60% approx. With seasonal summer peaks of £7,000 p.w.

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Catering businesses remain one of the UK’s most versatile and consistently in‑demand service sectors, offering strong trade from private clients, corporate customers, event organisers, and hospitality partners. Whether you’re looking for an event‑catering company, a mobile catering unit, a commercial kitchen operation, or a specialist cuisine‑focused caterer, our listings cover a wide range of opportunities across the country.

Across the UK, customers rely on catering businesses for weddings, parties, corporate functions, festivals, and community events - creating steady demand with clear peaks during weekends, seasonal celebrations, and the summer events calendar. Many catering businesses benefit from repeat bookings, strong margins on food packages, and additional revenue from equipment hire, delivery services, and bespoke menu design.

Operationally, catering businesses offer buyers a flexible and scalable model, with opportunities to grow through expanded menus, improved marketing, partnerships with venues, investment in mobile units, and diversification into corporate contracts or subscription‑based meal services. With predictable event cycles and the ability to tailor offerings to local demand, catering businesses often deliver strong year‑round performance with significant growth potential.

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FAQ

1. What does a Catering Business typically offer?
Catering businesses usually provide event catering, corporate catering, private dining, buffets, mobile units, street‑food services, and contract‑based food provision.

2. How profitable are Catering Businesses?
Typical annual turnover ranges from £40,000 to £300,000+, depending on contracts, event volume, cuisine type, staffing, and equipment. Margins are strongest on corporate and repeat‑booking clients.

3. Who are the main customers for Catering Businesses?
Customers include corporate clients, wedding parties, private events, schools, charities, festivals, and households seeking high‑quality food for special occasions.

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