Asset Sale – Commercial Food Production Dark Kitchen Opportunity

CoGoGo welcomes an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial, fully equipped commercial kitchen premises in Middlesbrough, offered on an asset-sale basis and ready for an incoming operator to get started with minimal delay.

One of the standout features of this opportunity is the very competitive rental cost, with no business rates currently payable, helping to keep ongoing overheads attractive.

Extending to nearly 1,800 sq ft, the premises provide generous space for food preparation, cooking, refrigeration, storage and dispatch. The unit is positioned within a secure gated compound of commercial units, offering a practical and secure operating environment.

The kitchen is presented as a key-ready operation, with a range of commercial equipment and infrastructure already in place, including an impressive approximately 3m x 3m walk-in fridge, commercial cooking and preparation areas, extraction, refrigeration and storage facilities.

The premises also benefit from roller shutter/loading access, making supplier deliveries and collections straightforward, while the location provides good access to the A66 and A19 and a strong potential delivery catchment across Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area

The premises could particularly appeal to operators trading through delivery platforms such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat, subject to the incoming operator's own arrangements and approvals.

The opportunity is available immediately, making it particularly suitable for an operator looking to commence trading or relocate an existing food production operation without unnecessary delay.

Key Selling Points

• Prime Middlesbrough location suitable for a delivery-focused food operation
• Commercial kitchen/food production opportunity
• Excellent potential delivery catchment, including Teeside University and surrounding residential areas
• Convenient proximity to established food and catering suppliers
• Good access to the A66 and A19
• Versatile open-plan premises suitable for cooking, preparation, refrigeration and stORAGE
• Roller shutter and loading access
• Provision for commercial utilities, ventilation and extraction
• Existing lease running until 1st January 2029
• Lease renewable, with the possibility of a new lease being drawn up, subject to agreement
• Suitable for dark kitchen, virtual restaurant, takeaway, catering and street food operators

The premises occupy a convenient position on Victoria Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5QZ, providing access to Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area.

The location is particularly well positioned for delivery-led food businesses, with Teesside University and densely populated residential areas within the potential delivery catchment.

The premises also benefit from proximity to food and catering suppliers, including Express Food Supplies and Halls Wholesale Meat.

Good connections to the A66 and A19 provide convenient access for suppliers, delivery drivers and operators serving the wider area.



Premises

The opportunity occupies a substantial commercial unit extending to nearly 1,800 sq ft, providing excellent space for food preparation, cooking, refrigeration, storage and dispatch.

Positioned within a secure gated compound of commercial units, the premises offer a practical and well-protected operating environment.

The unit is offered in key-ready condition and benefits from a strong range of commercial kitchen infrastructure and equipment, including an approximately 3m x 3m walk-in fridge, preparation areas, commercial cooking facilities, extraction, refrigeration and storage.

Dedicated roller shutter and loading access further supports supplier deliveries and collection operations. The combination of low rent, no business rates and extensive fitted space makes this a particularly attractive opportunity for an operator looking to establish or expand a dark kitchen, takeaway, catering or food-production operation.



Tenure

The existing lease runs until 1 January 2029.

We are advised that the lease is renewable and that a new lease can be drawn up, subject to agreement and the landlord's terms.

This provides an incoming operator with the opportunity to establish the business from the existing premises while discussing longer-term occupation arrangements.



Hours
Trading hours are not applicable to the asset sale and can be determined by the incoming operator, subject to any relevant permissions or restrictions.



Staff
No staffing information has been provided for this asset sale. The opportunity may suit an owner-operator or an incoming business looking to install its own team.



Financial Profile
As this is an asset sale, no trading accounts or financial performance figures are being provided. The opportunity relates to the commercial kitchen setup and associated leasehold premises.