Thriving Mobile Fish & Chip Catering Business with Strong Repeat Trade Including Assets Worth Circa £53k
£59,000
£113,076
£27,875
Overview
Relocatable
2023
- Excellent Reputation
- Huge Growth Potential
- Well Equipped Business
- Equipment Included
- Events Hosted
A well-regarded and growing mobile fish and chip catering business operating across the North West and wider UK, specialising in private celebrations, corporate functions and public events.
Established in 2023, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and customer service. Operating from a fully equipped, self-sufficient catering van, it offers freshly prepared fish and chips, homemade chips using locally sourced potatoes, quality fish from Smithfield Market in Manchester and gluten-free options. The business also caters for varied dietary requirements and offers alternative menus to suit different events.
Business Highlights
Established in 2023, with turnover increasing by 46% in the latest year.
Over 80 five-star reviews on Add to Event.
Diverse income from private bookings, corporate functions and public events.
Regular trading arrangements with three pubs and a cricket club.
Fully equipped catering van included in the sale.
Strong repeat custom, referrals and year-round bookings.
NCASS membership and presence on three event-planning platforms.
Up to three months' handover and training available.
With an established customer base, excellent reputation and more work being turned away due to current capacity, this is an exciting opportunity for an existing caterer looking to expand or an ambitious buyer wanting to take on a proven, growing business.
There is significant potential to increase turnover by taking on additional bookings and expanding event coverage.
Asking Price: £59,000 – Priced to Sell.
Founded in April 2023, the business has achieved year-on-year growth, including a 46% increase in turnover last year. Trading is busiest from April to September and over Christmas, with income generated through prepaid corporate events, weddings, birthdays, funerals and graduation parties, alongside pay-as-you-go pitches at recurring pubs and events.
The distinctive Union Jack-wrapped van is a fully self-contained mobile chip shop, fitted with a three-pan Regal range, four-pan bain-marie, sinks, fridges, freezers, microwave, potato preparation equipment, fat filtration system, battery supply, generator and Square POS equipment. Equipment is included in the sale.
The owner manages bookings, purchasing, food preparation and events, supported by 1 part-time employee and casual staff when required. Most work is within 2 hours of Liverpool, with repeat bookings further afield and word-of-mouth referrals.
The clearest opportunity is to increase capacity. The owner has turned away almost as many events as the business has completed because it operates with one van and a small team. Recruiting staff and acquiring a second unit would allow the new owner to accept more bookings, serve simultaneous events and build on proven demand.
Marketing also offers strong potential. The website and social media accounts are not regularly updated, while there is no consistent advertising beyond event platforms. A structured digital marketing strategy could generate direct enquiries and reduce reliance on third-party platforms.
Further growth could come from targeting new areas, securing more recurring pub, sports club and corporate bookings, and introducing additional menus. Desserts, soft drinks, seasonal dishes and alternative street food concepts could increase average spend and broaden the customer base. The relocatable model offers flexibility, while up to three months’ training is available.
Features
Reputation
- Google: 4.9
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
Location
- Rural Location
- Residential Location
- Shopping Centre Location
- Close to Local Businesses
- Limited Competition
Financial & More
(Exclusive of Asking Price)