Catering Businesses For Sale in Kent

Kent offers a strong mix of coastal resorts, commuter towns, and established rural communities. Areas such as Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover, and Tunbridge Wells attract steady footfall and diverse customer demand. Buyers benefit from a county known for tourism, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes Kent an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by consistent demand across the area.

Page 3 of Catering Businesses For Sale in Kent


Licensed Indian Restaurant in Margate

New / Updated
Asking Price: £695,000 Turnover: £10,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, residential and commercial area, MARGATE, KENT. The sales currently averages £10,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx.

FreeholdAccommodation Included

Chicken Shop in Kent

Asking Price: £140,000 Turnover: £7,500

Situated in a parade, main road trading position, town centre and close to park, KENT. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. - £8,000 p.w. (approx 20% deliveries) with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

Leasehold

Cafe in Kent

Asking Price: £149,500 Turnover: £3,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, close to Cathedral and Castle, Kent. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO PORTALS)

Leasehold

We will find the business you want for free!!


Impressive Fish & Chip Shop in Ramsgate

Asking Price: £265,000 Turnover: £9,000

Situated in a parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, MINSTER, RAMSGATE, KENT. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (30% deliveries) Plus £1,000 in greek food

LeaseholdAccommodation Included

Immaculate Chicken Takeaway in Kent

Asking Price: £35,000

Sought after town centre location, set in a pedestrianised position, Kent. The sales, when trading, averaged £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

Leasehold

Old Established Cafe in Kent

Asking Price: £99,500 Turnover: £6,000

Situated in a parade, close to the High Street and shopping centre, town centre, KENT. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. - £7,000 p.w. with potential to extend online sales and open for evening business.

Leasehold

Licenced Indian Restaurant in Kent

Asking Price: £80,000 Turnover: £3,250

Situated in a parade, sought after residential area, ORPINGTON, KENT. The sales currently averages £3,000 - £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. (NO PORTALS)

Leasehold

Thai Restaurant in Keston

Asking Price: £40,000 Turnover: £8,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, sought after residential area BROMLEY, KENT. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £8,500 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Included in the turnover is takeaway & delivery. The business has an agreement with Deliveroo & Uber Eats & we understand the deliveries amount to £3,000 p.w. at present.

Leasehold

Well Fitted Italian Restaurant in Westerham

Asking Price: £130,000 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a parade, excellent prime High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, WESTERHAM, KENT. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (10% online sales)

LeaseholdAccommodation Included


Looking to Sell a Catering Business in Kent?

Sell a Catering Business in Kent Selling a Catering Business in Kent deserves a strategy that delivers results, and that's exactly what we provide. As a nationwide agency with decades of experience, we combine targeted multi-site advertising, a large database of active buyers, and a free, confidential valuation service to help you achieve the best possible sale. With our No Sale No Fee approach, you only pay on success - giving you a risk-free, professional route to market. Find out more »

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 Kent, 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.


Testimonial

I think Nationwide Businesses are the best agents, you're bubbly and keep me aware of all the new catering businesses. Keep it up - Mr B - Berks
View More ★★★★★ Trustpilot Verified Reviews



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.

Read all FAQ's »