About the Business

Work With a Highly Profitable Catering & Events Business Before You Buy

A rare opportunity is now available within one of Port Macquarie’s most established and respected catering and events businesses. After a decade of operation (established in 2015), 5-star reviews, and a diverse client base spanning weddings, corporate functions, private events, schools, and community groups, the owner has decided not to sell the business outright—but instead offer a unique role for the right chef.

This is an ideal chance for a chef who wants their own business in the future but isn’t financially ready to buy now, or someone who wants to “try before they buy” and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and confidence before stepping into ownership.

About the Business

The business operates from a fully equipped commercial production kitchen with a mobile food trailer, a skilled team, streamlined systems, and ongoing contracts. Costs are predictable, wastage is minimal, and labour is matched directly to each event—making catering far more profitable and lifestyle-friendly than café or restaurant operations.

The Opportunity

The owner is seeking a Chef Manager who will:

* Run day-to-day kitchen and event operations
* Lead and work alongside a capable team
* Deliver weddings, corporate events, and high-value functions
* Learn the systems, recipes, processes, and financial model
* Be mentored directly by the owner
* Potentially step into future ownership or partnership

This pathway is flexible and can be tailored to the right person.

Who This Would Suit

* A passionate chef who wants to run their own business one day
* Someone who wants to build confidence before buying
* A chef who loves weddings, events, and creative menus
* Someone open to mentoring, structure, and learning the business model
* A hands-on operator who takes pride in quality and service
* A chef interested in a future buy-in or partnership opportunity

Why This Is Rare

Very few businesses offer the chance to work inside the operation before committing to purchase, giving you real insight into:

* Profitability
* Systems
* Event workflows
* Client relationships
* What ownership would actually look like

It’s the safest, smartest way to step into business ownership—with support instead of risk.

What’s Included

* Full access to the commercial kitchen and mobile setup
* Established brand with deep market trust
* Corporate clients, wedding bookings, repeat customers
* A skilled, reliable team
* Turnkey systems and processes
* Potential future buy-in or full sale (if desired)
* Mentoring and hands-on coaching from the owner

Next Steps

If you’re a chef who wants more responsibility, more creativity, and the opportunity to grow into owning your own business—this role offers a pathway that almost never comes up in the catering industry.

Find out more today.

Lease Details
New Lease - Terms to be negotiated on application Rent is currently $659 p/w

Premises Details
Well, equipped brand-new commercial Kitchen fit out in central CBD location with combi oven 18k, cook top 12k, turbo fan oven 10 k, -Commercial dishwasher 7k, grease trap ect. currently not open to the public, Mobile Food trailer valued at 40k.

Staff Details
Varies depending on event schedule.
Currently we have a core team of [ 1 Chef+ 1 App chef / jnr kitchen hand, 1 Admin role / coordinator and an additional [10] casuals engaged as required.

Opening Hours
Varies depending on bookings.
Generally - Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm Saturday -12pm to 10pm

Opportunity
Seed Catering is ideally positioned for growth, with opportunities to expand into meal delivery or wholesale supply, secure venue partnerships, and broaden its service area across the Mid North Coast. With all current business being word of mouth and plenty of contracts into the future there is still room for further growth which could be achieved through targeted marketi...