An outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly regarded independent cookery school, beautifully situated in the heart of the Sussex countryside.
Established in 2008, the business has earned an excellent reputation as one of the region's leading cookery schools. It benefits from a loyal and growing customer base, strong levels of repeat business, and very limited direct local competition.
The school delivers a varied programme of more than 30 half-day and full-day cookery courses, designed to appeal to everyone from complete beginners to experienced home cooks. Led by professional chefs in a relaxed and welcoming environment, the courses are popular with individuals, couples, groups, and those purchasing gift experiences.
Key Highlights
- Established and successfully trading since 2008
- Peak annual turnover exceeding £123,500
- Wellestablished brand with an excellent reputation
- Loyal customer base with high levels of repeat bookings
- Limited direct competition in a desirable rural location
- Comprehensive programme of over 30 cookery courses
- Suitable for all experience levels
- New 5 year lease which is transferable to a new buyer
- Fully equipped, purposebuilt teaching kitchen
- Attractive converted barn with dedicated teaching facilities
- Outdoor cooking area for alfresco and specialist culinary experiences
- Genuine growth potential across multiple revenue streams
The business operates from a charming converted barn that has been thoughtfully fitted out as a professional teaching kitchen with dedicated classroom space. An attractive outdoor cooking area further enhances the customer experience, providing opportunities for barbecue, wood-fired, and seasonal cookery events.
This is a genuine turnkey opportunity, offering a new owner the chance to take over a profitable and well-established business with strong foundations and considerable potential for further growth. Opportunities exist to increase class frequency, introduce new specialist courses, expand corporate and team-building events, develop private group bookings, and grow gift voucher sales.
The business is offered for sale only due to the current owner's retirement.
