Catering Businesses For Sale in South London

South London offers a strong mix of busy high streets, diverse neighbourhoods, and fast‑growing commercial centres. Areas such as Brixton, Clapham, and Wimbledon attract steady footfall from residents, commuters, and visitors. Buyers benefit from a region known for regeneration, connectivity, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

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

74 Catering Businesses For Sale in South London


Fish & Chip Restaurant in South London

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Asking Price: £195,000 Turnover: £6,500

Occupying a corner position, busy road, SOUTH EAST LONDON. The sales currently averages £6,000 - £7,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (40% VIA PORTALS)

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Chicken Shop in South London

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Asking Price: £130,000 Turnover: £3,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. With delivery sales were £6,000 p.w., the vendor stopped delivery do to staffing constraints.

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Fast Food Restaurant in Penge

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Asking Price: £49,000 Turnover: £3,500

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, PENGE, LONDON, SE20. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. (NO ONLINE DELIVERIES)

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Coffee Shop plus Bakery in South London

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Asking Price: £12,500 Turnover: £1,250

Situated in a parade, main road trading postion, densely populated residential & commercial area SW LONDON. The sales WHEN TRADING averages £1,250 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO PORTALS)

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Delicatessen and Cafe in South London

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Asking Price: £44,995 Turnover: £3,500

Situated in a parade, main road trading position, residential area not far from Hammersmith Bridge, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 70% approx.

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Licensed Indian Restaurant in South London

Asking Price: £25,000 Turnover: £3,000

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, sought after residential area, SW LONDON. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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Well Presented Café in Brixton

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Asking Price: £79,000 Turnover: £3,000

Situated in a parade, excellent main road trading position, densely populated residential and commercial area near BRIXTON, LONDON, SW2. The sales currently averages £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. (NO DELIVERIES)

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Well Established Indian Restaurant in South London

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Asking Price: £80,000 Turnover: £5,750

Terrace property, excellent trading position, residential area, SE LONDON. The sales currently averages £5,500 p.w. - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx. The premises have a premises licence although the vendor chooses not to sell alcohol. We are advised, when offering liquor the turnover was £8,000 p.w.

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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 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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