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Catering butcher and meat supplier.

Reference
S13478
Turnover
£2m to £5m
Sector(s)
Distribution, freight & logistics, Food & drink, Hotels & restaurants, Retail & wholesale
Region(s)
South East England
Added
03 June 2026

Business description

Based in the South East, this company is a catering butcher supplying a wide range of fresh meat products and related goods to pubs, restaurants, and hotels. The operation combines sourcing, in-house preparation, and delivery, enabling it to meet the day-to-day requirements of its customers across the hospitality sector.

Products are sourced from abattoirs and wholesalers before being prepared and portioned in-house to suit individual customer orders. The business supplies a broad range of items including beef, pork, lamb, poultry, sausages, deli meats, and other complementary goods, allowing customers to source multiple products from a single supplier.

The business operates a delivery-led model, providing a six-day service with next-day fulfilment. Orders are typically placed via telephone or email and processed overnight, ensuring fresh products are delivered in line with customer requirements. The company operates a fleet of delivery vehicles, supporting efficient and reliable distribution.

The business benefits from a loyal and established customer base, with approximately 50 active customers placing regular and repeat orders. Many of these relationships have been built over a number of years, resulting in strong customer retention and consistent revenue visibility.

The business has demonstrated turnover in the region of £5m for the past three years, supported by high volumes of repeat trade and long-standing customer relationships.

There is clear potential for further growth through expanding the customer base, increasing delivery coverage, and strengthening relationships with existing clients. The business also presents a strong opportunity as a bolt-on acquisition for an existing operator within the sector.

Highlights

  • Long-established catering butcher with over 40 years of trading history
  • Loyal customer base with regular, repeat ordering patterns
  • Established delivery infrastructure with fleet of vehicles
  • Turnover in excess of £5m supported by consistent demand

Financials

Turnover (£'000) Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2023 (Actual) 5,016,750 448,980
2024 (Actual) 4,965,650 445,387
2025 (Actual) 5,057,410 289,459

Opportunities

  • Opportunity to expand customer base within the hospitality sector.
  • Scope to increase delivery coverage into new geographic areas.
  • Potential to improve margins through supplier negotiations and pricing.
  • Ability to grow through bolt-on acquisition or integration with an existing operator.

Prospective purchasers

  • Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.

Reason for sale

The shareholder is seeking to retire and pass the operation on to new ownership to support its continued development.

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