Catering Businesses For Sale in London

London offers unmatched commercial diversity, dense footfall, and strong demand across every sector. Areas from the West End to the City, South London, and East London attract residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a global hub known for connectivity, regeneration, and wide‑ranging business opportunities.

This makes London an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by consistent demand across the area.

167 Catering Businesses For Sale in London


Chinese Takeaway in Dulwich

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Asking Price: £29,950 Turnover: £3,500

Situated in a Parade, main road trading position, residential and commercial area, Dulwich, LONDON, SE21. The sales when trading £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Restaurant Cafe in Hackney Central

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Asking Price: £199,950 Turnover: £10,000

Occupying a corner position, main road, HACKNEY, LONDON, E5. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £10,000 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands.

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Licensed Italian Restaurant in South London

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Asking Price: £395,000 Turnover: £48,500

Situated in a Parade, excellent High Street trading position, residential, office and commercial area, SE LONDON. The sales currently averages £48,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (15% via portals)

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Modern Indian Restaurant in South London

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

Situated in a parade, busy trading position, densely populated residential area, SE LONDON. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a gross profit of 60% approx.

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Long Leasehold Indian Restaurant in North London

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Asking Price: £525,000 Turnover: £2,000

The business occupies an excellent main road corner trading position, Busy retail and business thoroughfare, at the intersection of three prosperous areas. The business is situated in an office and commercial area and there are many multiples nearby. The sales currently averages £2,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)

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Traditional Fish & Chip Shop in Putney

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Asking Price: £69,500 Turnover: £4,000

Situated in a parade, busy road, sought after residential area, near train station and several bus stops, PUTNEY, LONDON, SW15 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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Italian Restaurant and Takeaway with Off Licence in Brockley

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Asking Price: £99,950 Turnover: £5,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, opposite railway station, residential & commercial area, FOREST HILL, LONDON, SE23. The sales currently averages £5,000 - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (10% online sales)

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Well Fitted Chicken Shop in East London

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Asking Price: £90,000 Turnover: £4,750

Situated in a Parade, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, East London. The sales currently averages £4,500 - £5,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (£1,000 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 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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