Well Established Cafe in Tooting
Excellent main road trading position, densely populated residential and commercial area, TOOTING, LONDON SW17. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (5% online sales)
Caribbean Takeaway in South London
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, SE LONDON. We are advised by the vendor the business enjoyed a lucrative turnover which, we understand, the vendor is happy to discuss on inspection.
Chinese Street Food Restaurant in Central London
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, CENTRAL LONDON. The sales currently averages £8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£2,000 via portals) Scope to increase with the introduction of alcohol sales.
Air Conditioned Indian Restaurant in South London
Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. - £ 8,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.
Licenced Cafe Restaurant in Finsbury Park
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, HARRINGAY, LONDON, N4. The sales currently averages £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (50% ONLINE SALES)
Family run Coffee Shop in Finsbury East
Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential and commercial area, near SHOREDITCH, LONDON, EC1. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. The business has recently been established as an authentic coffee shop, historically the unit was a pizza takeaway achieving sales of £6,000 p.w.
Modern Restaurant in East Sheen
Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, EAST SHEEN, LONDON, SW14. The sales currently averages £11,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 67% approx. In our opinion there is potential to introduce breakfasts. (NO DELIVERIES UNDERTAKEN AT PRESENT)
Fast Food Takeaway in South London
Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SE LONDON. WE UNDERSTAND the business enjoys a good turnover, full details will be discussed upon inspection.
Licensed Italian Restaurant in Finsbury Park
Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, HARRINGEY, LONDON, N4. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (15% deliveries)
Fish and Chip Shop plus Kebabs in South London
Situated in a parade, densely populated residential area, close to railway station, SE LONDON. The sales currently averages £1,900 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (20% VIA PORTALS)
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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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