Overview
Chippy of Chinley is a well-established and much-loved fish and chip restaurant trading in the heart of Chinley, a charming village nestled within the Peak District. As the only fish and chip shop in the village, the business enjoys a captive local audience of loyal, repeat customers alongside a steady flow of tourists visiting the Peak District throughout the year, making it a genuinely resilient and community-rooted operation.
The business serves a traditional British menu of freshly prepared fish and chips alongside pies, chicken, burgers, kids meals and soft drinks, operating four evenings per week. It carries excellent online ratings across TripAdvisor, Google and Facebook, reflecting a strong local reputation built over time. With a recently refurbished and well-equipped premises requiring no further capital investment, and several clearly identified avenues for growth, this is a compelling opportunity for an incoming operator looking to take on a thriving independent food business.
Business Highlights
- Annual turnover of approximately £104,000
- The only fish and chip shop in Chinley, providing a natural competitive advantage and a loyal, captive customer base
- Strong online reputation including a 4.5star Google rating from over 100 reviews and a 4.5star TripAdvisor rating
- Fourstar Food Standards Agency hygiene rating
- Premises recently refurbished to a high standard with new catering equipment and furnishings, requiring no further investment
- Significant growth potential through extended opening hours, delivery partnerships, catering services and an expanded menu including vegan and glutenfree options
- Currently operates without a dedicated website or delivery platform partnerships, presenting immediate and tangible opportunities to grow revenue
Location
Chippy of Chinley trades from a ground floor unit on a busy residential road in Chinley, a popular village in the High Peak area of the Peak District. The surrounding area benefits from a dense local population with a strong appetite for traditional British food, and the village draws consistent tourist footfall throughout the year from visitors exploring the Peak District, providing the business with a dual income stream of local regulars and passing trade.
Premises & Tenure
The business occupies a well-presented ground floor retail unit complete with storage rooms and customer facilities. The vendor has carried out significant improvements to the property, introducing new catering equipment and quality furnishings that create a warm and welcoming environment. An incoming operator can step straight into a fully fitted and operational premises with no additional capital expenditure required, and a viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the quality of the fit-out on offer.
Next Steps
Goodwins Business Brokers are delighted to bring Chippy of Chinley to the market and invite serious enquiries from prospective buyers. Viewings are strictly by appointment only and interested parties are encouraged to register their interest at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Full details are available in the Information Memorandum.
