Catering Businesses For Sale in Greater London

Greater London offers unmatched commercial diversity, dense footfall, and strong demand across every sector. Areas such as Croydon, Harrow, Bromley, and Enfield serve large local communities and commuter populations. Buyers benefit from a region known for connectivity, regeneration, and wide‑ranging opportunities in retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes Greater London an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by a mix of residents, commuters, and tourists.

458 Catering Businesses For Sale in Greater London


Fast Food Takeaway in Surrey

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Asking Price: £120,000 Turnover: £7,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, close to large university complex, SURREY. The sales currently averages £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

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Fast Food Takeaway in Buckinghamshire

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Asking Price: £65,000 Turnover: £2,500

Situated in a parade, prominent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (25% VIA PORTALS)

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Fast Food Takeaway and Restaurant in Acton

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Asking Price: £69,500 Turnover: £2,000

Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential, office and commercial area, EAST ACTON, LONDON, W12. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO ONLINE PLATFORMS)

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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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Attractive Licensed Cafe in Oxted

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Asking Price: £135,000 Turnover: £5,800

Situated in a Parade, prominent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, OXTED, Surrey. The sales currently averages £5,800 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (5% VIA PORTALS)

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Licensed Restaurant in South London

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

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx. (25% DELIVERIES)

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Coffee Shop with Full On Licence in Kent

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Asking Price: £26,000 Turnover: £500

The premises occupy a prominent town-centre position with good visibility and a large display frontage. Railway station is approximately 0.2 miles away, with several public car parks nearby. The sales currently averages £500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. In addition the vendor receives £750 per month rental income for the beauty salon.

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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 Greater London, 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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