Traditional Cafe in Surrey
Residential area, SURREY. The sales currently averages £1,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.
Licensed Cafe Bistro in Essex
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Essex. The sales currently averages £9,000 - £10,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)
Licensed Indian Restaurant in Middlesex
Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Middx. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (10% via portals)
Well Equipped Cafe in Central London
Situated in a parade, busy road, commercial & residential area with offices plus school nearby, CENTRAL LONDON. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £2,000 p.w. in our opinion offering tremendous potential for further development in the right hands. The turnover is in respect of the café area plus takeaway & in our opinion there is potential to introduce deliveries, if desired.
Licensed Fast Food Restaurant in Canterbury
Situated in a parade, busy trading position, sought after CANTERBURY, KENT. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover currently averages £9,000 p.w. - £10,000 p.w. including takeaway & delivery, in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Available as an option is a Franchise Agreement, full details available upon request.
Immaculate Licensed Restaurant in Sutton
Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, sought after residential area, CHEAM VILLAGE, SURREY. The sales currently averages £5,500 - £6,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.
Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour in Middlesex
Situated in a parade, busy road, not far from Railway Station & Rugby Ground & within easy walking distance of a college, MIDDLESEX. The sales currently averages £3,500 - £4,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (50% via portals)
Greek Restaurant and Takeaway in Surrey
The business is situated in a large residential area with the advantage of a school and further education college opposite, SURREY. The sales currently averages £5,500 - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (15% DELIVERIES)
Restaurant and Wine Bar in Hackney Central
Situated in near RAILWAY STATION, HACKNEY DOWNS, LONDON, E8. The sales currently averages £5,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (SLIGHT DELIVERIES)
Licenced Restaurant and Bar in Derbyshire
Detached property, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, Derbyshire. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£1,500 via portals)
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Catering businesses usually provide event catering, corporate catering, private dining, buffets, mobile units, street‑food services, and contract‑based food provision.
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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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