Premium mobile seafood catering business & Airstream trailer. Distinctive polished Airstream trailer attracts premium events. Separate fully equipped commercial preparation kitchen included. Rolling lease kitchen premises at only £380 PCM. Established residencies, weddings, markets and corporate clients. Flexible seasonal seafood menu with strong reputation.
Price £35,000
Ref I480
Location
The business operates from its commercial preparation kitchen located at the John Marley Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. This location offers excellent access to Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland and County Durham, with convenient links to the A1, A69 and Newcastle city centre. The premises provide dedicated food preparation facilities, storage space and operational support for the mobile catering business, enabling efficient preparation and transportation to events throughout the region.
Description
Hake Sophisticated Seafood is an established premium mobile catering business specialising in high-quality seafood and fish dishes, serving customers throughout the North East of England. Trading from a striking polished Airstream-style catering trailer, the business has built a reputation for delivering restaurant-quality seafood at markets, private events, weddings, festivals and corporate functions.
The business benefits from a number of established trading relationships and residencies, together with a fully equipped leased commercial preparation kitchen, allowing the operation to cater for both regular trading locations and bespoke private events. The menu centres around locally sourced seafood and seasonal produce, with offerings including traditional fish and chips, crispy whitebait, fresh oysters, lobster specials and chef-led seafood dishes. The concept is intentionally flexible, allowing menus to evolve according to seasonal availability, event requirements and customer demand. The business offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator, chef entrepreneur or hospitality group seeking an established mobile catering operation with premium branding and significant growth potential.
Mobile Catering Trailer
The business operates from a stunning polished Airstream-style catering trailer which provides a distinctive visual presence and attracts significant customer attention at events and markets. The trailer has been professionally equipped for high-volume seafood service and is fully compliant for commercial catering operations.
Trailer Equipment Includes: 2 x Parry double basket gas fryer (20L), 1 x Double fridge/freezer, 1 x Sumup lite POS system, 1 x Sumup cash drawer, 1 x Epson check printer, 1 x Star micronics check printer, 1 x Hand wash sink, 1 x Hot and cold water reservoir/pump, 1 x 20L storage drum, 1 x 10L oil drum, 1 x Commercial double extractor fan, 1 x Advanced first aid kit, 1 x Fire extinguisher, 1 x Fire blanket, 1 x 3500w inverter generator (MaxP), 2 x 32amp commando connector, 2 x 19kg LPG gas tanks, 1 x Heavy duty trailer cover.
The trailer presents exceptionally well and offers an eye-catching premium appearance ideally suited to weddings, corporate events and high-end food markets.
Commercial Kitchen Inventory
The sale includes a substantial range of commercial catering equipment located within the preparation kitchen.
Included Equipment: 3 x Stainless Steel Work Bench, 1 x Stainless Steel Kitchen Gantry, 3 x Prep Fridge, 1 x Under Counter Fridge, 1 x Chest Freezer, 4 x 3Kw tabletop fryer, 1 x Commercial extraction, 2 x Storage shelves, 2 x 20l flour bins, 2 x Commercial potato chipper, 1 x Food processor, 1 x Commercial blender, 1 x Induction hob, 1 x Electric hob, 2 x Whipping siphon, 2 x Large stock pot, 1 x Ice Crusher, 1 x Hand wash sink, 2 x Colour coded chopping board set, 1 x Karcher pressure washer, 2 x Large mixing bowl, 6 x Small mixing bowl, 3 x Commercial frying pan, 1 x Knife set, 2 x Wet stone, 1 x Power drill, 1 x Tool set, 1 x LED bug light, 1 x 4L storage container (40), 1 x 2L storage container (20), 1 x storage container lids (60), 2 x 50L waste bin, 2 x 1:1 stainless steel gastro, 1 x Magnetic knife rail, 1 x Fire extinguisher, 1 x Fire blanket, 1 x Advanced first aid kit, 1 x FOH crockery and cutlery (30 pax).
Trading Opportunities
The business is currently suited to a range of trading opportunities, including: Farmers markets, Food festivals, Street food events, Corporate catering, Private hire, Weddings, Sporting events, Outdoor hospitality venues, Coastal food events, Seasonal pop-up locations.
The premium seafood concept provides strong opportunities for further expansion through private event catering, corporate bookings and additional market locations.
Growth Potential
The business offers significant opportunities for growth, including: Expansion of wedding and private hire bookings, Corporate catering contracts, Additional market residencies, Festival circuit attendance, Online ordering and event bookings, Seafood tasting experiences, Collaboration with local breweries and venues, Expansion into neighbouring regions.
Asking Price
£35,000
The asking price includes the fully equipped mobile catering trailer, commercial kitchen equipment, operational assets, catering inventory and goodwill associated with the business. This represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a distinctive, professionally equipped seafood catering business with an established operational base and strong potential for future growth throughout the North East. The unit at the John Marley Centre is rented at £380 PCM on a rolling lease, although any buyer would not have to take over this if required.
Turnover
Available on request
