Traditional Pie & Mash Business For Sale

Business description

Established in about 1997, and in the current ownership since 2006. This is perhaps one of the two types of Catering businesses which is most closely linked with English food! The property occupies a High Street, the main area in some 536 sq.ft. with 30 covers. Home made pie and mash are freshly prepared on the premises, and the business is very popular with both local regulars and somw who travel as far afield as Chelmsford and Colchester!

The Location:
Maldon sees a massive influx of tourists & holiday-makers during the summer, as well as others taking part in the various annual activities. These include the Maldon Mud Race & the Victorian Evening when shop-keepers dress up in typical Victorian attire and run stalls selling food and handmade items. Maldon is on the Blackwater estuary, and the seat of the Maldon district.

Turnover:
The accounts of the business for the year ended 30th November 2010 show sales of just over £46,722.

Rates:
Business rates payable of approximately £2,598 per annum less and small business rates relief available.

Reason for Sale:
The Vendor has other business interests.

Equipment:
6 ring gas cooker with oven, 1 triple deep fat fryer and 1 single, Rollmatic pastry rolling machine, Electric cooker, Bain Marie with warming cupboard, 2 x Hobart mixers and a Hobart Potato peeler, 4 freezers, 3 fridges, 1 x small freezer, 1 x Double drinks display fridge, 1 x hot top box, Fresh orange juicer and a cappuccino machine.

Stock:
Stock to be purchased separately at completion.

Legal Fees:
Vendors and purchasers to be responsible for their own legal costs.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

Property:
Double fronted premises with a central entrance. Ground floor approx 536 sq.ft. with service counter & cash register. Fully tiled dining area with 7 large dining tables and bench style seating. Separate door into the commercial kitchen and staff/customer toilets. There is also a separate store room.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

11am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday and 11am - 5.30pm Saturday

Employees:

Staff: Family run plus 1 full time and 2 part time.