Catering Businesses For Sale in Leicester

Leicester offers a lively city‑centre environment with strong retail activity, diverse demographics and excellent transport links. Its mix of independents and national brands attracts steady footfall. Buyers value Leicester’s reliable demand and long‑term commercial appeal.

This makes Leicester an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by steady local and visitor footfall.

1 Catering Businesses For Sale in Leicester


Cafe Restaurant in Leicestershire

New / Updated
Asking Price: £85,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, opposite a club, city centre, LEICESTERSHIRE. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (No portals)

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Areas We Cover in Leicester

We list Catering Businesses for sale throughout Leicester, including Oadby, Knighton, Highfields, Aylestone, Glen Parva, Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Groby Road (A50), Leicester Forest East, Westcotes, Birstall, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Thurmaston, Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge, Evington, Ratby, Groby, Newtown Linford, Scraptoft, Anstey, Billesdon, Gaddesby, Hungarton, Rearsby, Tilton on the Hill, Tugby, Cropston, Thurcaston, Rothley, Barkby, Syston, Blaby, Great Glen, Fleckney, Kibworth, Peatling Magna, Countesthorpe, Whetstone, Kirby Muxloe, Stoney Stanton, Cosby, Huncote, Croft, Desford, Newbold Verdon, Kirkby Mallory, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Sapcote, Sutton in the Elms, Broughton Astley, Thurlaston, Narborough, Enderby.

As a Nationwide agency, we support buyers and sellers in every region, with dedicated coverage across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire market.

Looking to Sell a Catering Business in Leicester?

Sell a Catering Business in Leicester Selling a Catering Business in Leicester 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 Leicester, 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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