Catering Businesses For Sale in South East

South East England offers a strong mix of prosperous towns, coastal communities, and high‑growth commercial centres. Areas such as Maidstone, Guildford, Crawley, Brighton, and Chichester attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for affluence, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

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

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Licenced Cafe Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £1,800

Excellent trading position, residential & office area opposite college & Council offices nearby, SURREY. The sales currently averages £1,800 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (Slight sales via portals)

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Kebab and Pizza Shop in Kent

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Asking Price: £89,995 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a parade, large residential area, KENT. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (INCLUDING PORTALS)

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Greek Restaurant and Takeaway in Hampshire

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Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £5,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential and commercial area, Hampshire. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

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Convenience Store plus Café in Aldershot

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Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £5,000

Occupying a corner position, excellent trading position, residential area, ALDERSHOT, Hampshire. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 20% approx. In addition the rented accommodation provides an additional income of £24,600 p.a.

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Cafe Bistro in West Sussex

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Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £5,000

Situated in a parade, excellent High Street trading position, office and commercial area, WEST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (no portals)

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Coffee Shop with first floor barbers in Redhill

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Asking Price: £195,000 Turnover: £4,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, REDHILL, SURREY. The sales currently averages £4,500 p.w. NO DELIVERIES The barbers is let on an annual agreement and the vendor receives £1,250 pcm. (£15,000 p.a.) Vacant possession is available if required.

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Licensed Thai Restaurant and Takeaway in Leatherhead

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Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £2,000

Situated in a parade, sought after residential area, wealthy Surrey locality with large housing development, approximately 4 miles form LEATHERHEAD & 4 miles from GUILDFORD, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (30% DELIVERIES via Deliveroo)

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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 South East, 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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