Catering Businesses For Sale in Somerset

Somerset offers a strong mix of historic towns, rural communities, and popular tourist centres. Areas such as Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, and Frome attract steady footfall from residents and visitors. Buyers benefit from a county known for heritage, agriculture, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

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

6 Catering Businesses For Sale in Somerset


Hotel with Restaurant and Bar in Shepton Mallet

Asking Price: £105,000 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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Dessert and Brunch Bar in Bath

Asking Price: £179,000

Occupying a corner position, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, BATH, NORTH EAST SOMERSET. WE UNDERSTAND the business enjoys a good turnover, full details will be discussed upon inspection.

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Pizza Takeaway & Delivery in Yeovil

Asking Price: £49,950 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, town centre, YEOVIL, SOMERSET. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £4,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase, especially with additional opening hours.

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Cafe Diner in Somerset

Asking Price: £30,000 Turnover: £3,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Somerset. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO ONLINE SALES)

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Traditional Fish & Chip Shop in Bristol

Asking Price: £100,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, KNOWLE, BRISTOL, SOMERSET. The sales currently averages £ 4,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx.

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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 Somerset, 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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