Catering Businesses For Sale in Cotswolds

The Cotswolds offers a distinctive blend of rural charm, tourism, and strong local communities. Towns such as Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stow‑on‑the‑Wold, and Moreton‑in‑Marsh attract steady visitor numbers and year‑round demand. Buyers benefit from a region known for heritage appeal, hospitality strength, and diverse commercial opportunities.

This makes Cotswolds an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by strong year‑round trade.

16 Catering Businesses For Sale in Cotswolds


Cafe on a Boat in Gloucestershire

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Asking Price: £98,000 Turnover: £1,200

Relocatable but currently in Gloucetershire, with a high foot traffic location set. Trading annual revenue of £54,000 - £60,000 p.a.

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Immaculate Cafe in Oxfordshire

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Asking Price: £180,000 Turnover: £3,000

Occupying a corner position, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, Oxfordshire. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Renowned Seafood Restaurant in Barnet

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Asking Price: £550,000 Turnover: £18,000

Situated in a parade, sought after residential area, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE. The sales currently averages £18,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 55% approx.

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Noodle Bar Restaurant in Salisbury

Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Fish & Chip Takeaway Shop in Mitcheldean

Asking Price: £315,000 Turnover: £3,500

Unopposed trading position, Road Type, residential area, FOREST OF DEAN, Gloucestershire. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)

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Cafe on a Boat in Gloucestershire

Asking Price: £98,000 Turnover: £1,200

Relocatable but currently in Gloucetershire, with a high foot traffic location set. Trading annual revenue of £54,000 - £60,000 p.a.

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Licensed Cafe Bistro in Gloucestershire

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 town.

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Noodle Bar Restaurant in Salisbury

Asking Price: £60,000 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Fish & Chip Takeaway Shop in Mitcheldean

Asking Price: £79,950 Turnover: £3,500

Unopposed trading position, Road Type, residential area, FOREST OF DEAN, Gloucestershire. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)

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Why Buy a Catering Business?

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.

At Nationwide Businesses, we’ve been selling UK catering businesses since 1959, and our long‑standing experience means we understand exactly what buyers look for and what sellers need to achieve the best price. All valuations are free, and we operate on a No Sale, No Fee basis with no advertising charges.

Explore Catering Businesses for sale across Cotswolds, 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.


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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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