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 a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

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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.

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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)

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Chinese Takeaway in West Sussex

Asking Price: £52,500 Turnover: £2,600

Situated in a Parade, bus stop outside, excellent trading position, residential area, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £2,300 p.w. - £2,900 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. We are advised 25%-30% of sales are delivery.

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Fast Food Restaurant and Takeaway in Surrey

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

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, SURREY. The sales, when trading, averaged £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (80% via Portals)

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Fast Food Chicken Shop in East Sussex

Asking Price: £120,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a small parade, unopposed trading position, residential area, East Sussex. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (10% via Portals)

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Grill Restaurant in Welling

Asking Price: £295,000 Turnover: £12,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, WELLING, KENT. The sales currently averages £10,000 - £12,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (20% ONLINE SALES) It will be appreciated upon inspection that there is terrific potential to increase the sales by introducing alcohol licence.

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Pizza and Chinese Takeaway in Guildford

Asking Price: £149,000 Turnover: £11,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, GUILDFORD, SURREY. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £11,000 p.w. - £12,000 p.w. (90% Chinese/10% Pizza) 90% deliveries. In our opinion offering tremendous potential for further increase, especially with the introduction of kebabs. PLEASE NOTE THE PURCHASE OF THIS BUSINESS IS SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, FULL DETAILS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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Traditional Fish & Chip Shop in Epsom

Asking Price: £175,000 Turnover: £6,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, 2 miles from TOLWORTH, Surrey. The sales currently averages £6,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£500 per week via portals)

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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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