Catering Businesses For Sale in the UK

Explore Catering Businesses for sale across the UK, 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.

574 Catering Businesses For Sale in the UK


Licenced Cafe Restaurant in Surrey

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Asking Price: £79,495 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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Licensed Café in Surrey

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Asking Price: £50,000 Turnover: £4,000

Semi-detached property, excellent main road trading position, densely populated residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Italian Coffee Shop and Deli in Barnet

Asking Price: £82,500 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, office & residential area, BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. - £4,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Lebanese Cafe in Surrey

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Asking Price: £69,500 Turnover: £2,500

Situated in a parade, busy road, close to large university complex, SURREY. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (5% ONLINE SALES) We are advised the prmises benefit from an 11 pm Licence

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Coffee Shop and Bakery in Dorset

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Asking Price: £125,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Dorset. The sales currently averages £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (no portal sales) Net Profit: Approx. 30%

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Traditional Fish & Chip Shop in South London

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Asking Price: £75,000 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, sought after residential area, near train station and several bus stops, SW LONDON, not far from Richmond, Surrey. The sales currently averages £3,750 p.w. - £4,250 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£2,000 VIA PORTALS)

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Steakhouse Restaurant in Clapham Junction

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Asking Price: £150,000 Turnover: £10,000

End of parade in an excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, CLAPHAM, LONDON, SW8. The sales currently averages £10,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£500 ONLINE SALES)

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Attractive Italian Restaurant in West London

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Asking Price: £450,000 Turnover: £16,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, CENTRAL LONDON. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover is in the region of £16,000 p.w. in our opinion offer further potential to increase in the right hands.

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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.

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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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