Catering Businesses For Sale in West Sussex

West Sussex offers a strong mix of coastal towns, historic centres, and thriving local communities. Areas such as Chichester, Worthing, Crawley, and Horsham attract steady footfall from residents and visitors. Buyers benefit from a county known for tourism, affluence, and opportunities across retail, services, and hospitality.

This makes West Sussex an attractive location for buyers seeking catering businesses for sale, supported by strong year‑round trade.

12 Catering Businesses For Sale in West Sussex


Licensed Fish & Chip Restaurant in Worthing

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Asking Price: £94,000 Turnover: £5,500

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, close to seafront WORTHING, WEST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £5,000 p.w. - £6,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx.

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Chinese Takeaway in West Sussex

Asking Price: £52,500 Turnover: £2,600

Situated in a Parade, bus stop outside, excellent trading position, residential area, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £2,300 p.w. - £2,900 p.w. with a Gross profit of 60% approx. We are advised 25%-30% of sales are delivery.

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Italian Restaurant in Crawley

Asking Price: £895,000 Turnover: £8,000

Sought after locality near CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX AREA. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £8,000 p.w. including takeaway, in our opinion there is terrific potential to introduce deliveries if desired & indeed for additional opening hours.

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Bubble Tea Room in West Sussex

Asking Price: £18,000 Turnover: £2,000

Shopping centre locality, excellent trading position, residential, office and commercial area, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £1,000 - £1,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 80% approx.

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Thriving Pizza Takeaway in Lancing

Asking Price: £46,999 Turnover: £2,800

Situated in a parade, excellent trading position, residential and commercial area, near school, LANCING, WEST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £2,800 p.w. with a gross profit of 65% approx.

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Traditional Italian Restaurant in Littlehampton

Asking Price: £45,000 Turnover: £3,400

Situated in a Parade, excellent main road trading position, residential and commercial area, LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex. The sales currently averages £3,250 p.w. - £3,500 p.w. with a Gross profit of 70% approx.

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Italian Restaurant in Crawley

Asking Price: £149,500 Turnover: £8,000

Sought after locality near CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX AREA. WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £8,000 p.w. including takeaway, in our opinion there is terrific potential to introduce deliveries if desired & indeed for additional opening hours.

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Kebab and Chicken Shop in West Sussex

Asking Price: £50,000 Turnover: £2,750

Situated in a parade, busy road, residential area, WEST SUSSEX. The sales currently averages £2,500 p.w. - £3,000 p.w. with a Gross profit of 65% approx.

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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 West Sussex, 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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