5 Star Outside Catering With Superb 2013 Bookings | | Undisclosed Lincolnshire | | LINCOLNSHIRE - RELOCATABLE OUTSIDE CATERERS WITH 5 STAR HYGIENE RATING Est 2006 with excellent corporate & personal c/m base specialising in corporate lunches & shoots Substantial qty of equip included A/T: £76,000 Good order book for 2013 Ideal lifestyle opportunity BUSINESS ONLY: £65,000 +SAV REF: 1204LN | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 68928
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 18,951 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Catering | | TRADE TYPE: | Outside Catering | | SALE: | Agent Sale | ASKING PRICE: | £65000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | LOCATION
Trades from industrial unit on family farm and re-locatable throughout Lincolnshire
Within easy striking distance of Lincoln and ideally placed to service many personal and business customer already on the books
Ideally sited to service and develop rural land owning and local business customers
HISTORY
Established by vendor in 2006 as an individual outside catering business
Excellent reputation for individuality and service quickly established
Good mix of private and corporate work developed
Ongoing investment in catering equipment to ensure high standards are maintained
Superb website which creates a huge amount of business.
5 star hygiene award attained from Lincolnshire County Council
REASON FOR SALE
Vendor is seeking a change of lifestyle having built up an excellent business
SERVICES
Catering services offered for:
Private Events
o Dinner parties
o Canape parties
o Celebrations at home
o Childrens parties
o Wedding day Champagne breakfasts
o Wedding day buffets
o Christmas and New Year events
Outdoor Events
o Shooting parties
o Luxury picnics
o Barbecues
Corporate Events
o Lunches
o Breakfast meetings
o Afternoon teas
o Canapes
o Conferences
o Launch events
Bespoke menus designed
Complete service from initial consultation to fantastic food and event management finishing with post event tidiness.
CUSTOMERS
Successful mix of corporate and private clients
Core business sourced from corporate sector.
Excellent contacts with local landowning community for outside catering at shoots
Predominantly upper and mid income demographic
Around 400 events catered for annually
SUPPLIERS
Ingredients sourced through local suppliers and producers.
Strong emphasis on local fresh produce with Lincolnshire themed menu choices
Strong links with local farmers, producers and suppliers.
Policy of using local produce wherever possible
STAFF
Vendor
Self employed Administrator /Events Manager working on a part time basis
Assistant working up to 40 hours per week
Approximately 30 casual event staff
10 casual bar staff
Vendor is happy to negotiate a handover period if required.
TRADING HOURS
Events catered for as customer requirements dictate
FINANCIALS
Turnover
2011 £70,000
2010 £54,892
2009 £58,264
2008 £28,449
Gross profit margin 48%
Bookings for 2013 already
Excellent level of net profit for working owner seeking to re-locate and expand the business
OVERHEADS
Staff £10,716 pa
Rates £340 pa
Vehicle £3,563 pa
PREMISES
Business run from a purpose built commercial kitchen based on the family farm
It is anticipated the fixtures and fittings will be removed by the buyer
The facility may be available for lease if required
EQUIPMENT
2008 Renault Kangoo diesel delivery van, 34,000 miles (available on separate negotiations
Miscellaneous mixing bowls and utensils x 50
2 chest freezers
50 dinner plates
50 side plates
150 cutlery items
60 plastic trays
2 bain maries
2 soup cauldrons
8 serving baskets
Microwave
100 teacups and saucers
10 branded aprons
60 tea towels
TENURE
Business only
The existing facility may be available for lease
STRENGTHS
Extremely good reputation demonstrated by client testimonials
5 Star rating for food hygiene standards. Only one other home based caterer has this accolade within Lincolnshire)
Excellent website
Innovative upmarket menu choices
Forward bookings for 2013
Established corporate and personal customer base with loyal business and high word of mouth referral rate
Growing customer base and turnover
Superb lifestyle opportunity
Select range of innovative menus and recipes included within the price
SCOPE
Wedding trade
Further business development activities
Business could be an ideal bolt on for a range of businesses such as delicatessen, restaurant, cafι or farm shop
Further cost savings for working couple or young mother seeking business to run from home
Considerable opportunity to develop the cakes and pastries side of the business
Potential to build an online shop.
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