Summary

This well-established turnkey catering supply business operates across the entire Garden Route, providing a comprehensive range of industrial kitchen and catering products to a loyal and diverse customer base. The business combines a walk-in retail shop with a reliable wholesale and distribution operation, creating multiple revenue streams and consistent repeat income.

The retail shop offers a wide selection of essential catering and kitchen items, including cookware, utensils, bakeware, tableware, storage solutions, cleaning supplies, and small kitchen appliances. It serves a diverse customer base, from professional chefs, catering businesses, and restaurants to home cooks, hobbyist bakers, culinary students, event planners, corporate offices, and community organisations. This makes it a convenient one-stop shop for anyone needing quality catering, kitchen, or event supplies in the region.

Serving more than 150 regular clients, including restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and commercial businesses, the company has built long-term relationships that generate dependable monthly turnover. Approximately 50–80 larger accounts require ongoing scheduled servicing with industrial catering products, highlighting the business’s reputation for reliability and strong customer service.

This turnkey catering supply business includes a delivery vehicle, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries throughout the region. The 95 m² retail shop, located within a busy shopping hub, benefits from strong visibility and steady foot traffic, attracting both walk-in and repeat customers.

The business is currently managed hands-on by the owner, who oversees client relationships and key account servicing, while a shop attendant manages the daily retail operations. This structure allows for a smooth transition for a new owner, whether an experienced operator or a strategic buyer looking to expand into the Garden Route market.

With an established customer base, efficient operations, and clear growth potential, this turnkey catering supplier presents a rare opportunity to step into a stable and scalable business within a growing regional market.

The asking price includes a delivery vehicle used in day-to-day operations and excludes stock of approximately R225,000 as well as VAT.