Summary
Unique, high-margin mobile catering opportunity. Acquire a complete Sydney turnkey business for $400,000 or an established Melbourne operation for $650,000.
Revenue
$906,000 pa
Rent
$66,000 pa
Expenses
$456,000 pa
Net Profit
$450,000 pa
Location Details
Melbourne inc Vic and Sydeny inc NSW and beyond
Two separately available opportunities: an established operation based in Victoria and a turnkey launch package for Sydney and NSW. The mobile model is suited to major events and functions across metropolitan, regional and interstae markets.
Potential
Significant growth potential in both markets. Sydney provides a genuine first-mover opportunity for a highly differentiated, large-format mobile catering concept not currently represented at this scale in the region. Growth opportunities include major events, festivals, corporate catering, weddings and private functions. The Melbourne operation has historically relied on referrals and repeat customers, while declining additional work to maintain the owners' preferred lifestyle.
Skills
No specialist experience is essential. The purchaser should have sound business, organisational and customer-service skills. Hospitality or event experience would be beneficial but is not required. Comprehensive training covers recipes, preparation, truck operations, event setup, food service, suppliers and proven business systems. Melbourne currently operates with one full-time employee plus casual staff. Bookkeeping and accounting can remain outsourced.
Hours
Predominantly weekends from September to April, with corporate catering mainly on weekdays.
Lease
Sydney: no fixed premises required. Melbourne: factory lease may continue or business can relocate.
Employees
Melb operation has one full-time team member and a flexible pool of casual event staff to meet seasonal demand. The owner currently manages administration; duties are straightforward and could be transferred to an existing or newly trained employee.
Reason for Sale
After more than 10 years building the business, the owners are preparing to retire, travel and spend more time overseas with family. The sale has been structured as two separate opportunities so each purchaser can focus on either the established Melbourne market or the significant untapped potential in Sydney and NSW. A comprehensive handover and training period will be provided to help ensure a successful transition.
About the Business
CONFIDENTIAL SALE – TWO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
This distinctive mobile catering business operates a proven, high-margin model using efficient large-batch cooking, controlled food and staffing costs, a streamlined menu and fast service of large customer volumes.
Ideal for festivals, major events, corporate catering, weddings and private functions. No qualified chef is required; suitable staff can be trained in the proven recipes and systems.
SYDNEY TURNKEY OPPORTUNITY – $400,000
A complete, ready-to-launch paella truck business for Sydney and NSW. To the owners' knowledge, there is no directly comparable purpose-built paella truck currently operating in Sydney, creating a genuine first-mover opportunity.
Includes a fully fitted purpose-built truck, dedicated Sydney/NSW branding, business name, website, social media, recipes, menus, intellectual property, procedures, supplier information, event systems, training, handover and introductions to suitable major-event opportunities.
The purchaser can enter Sydney with a unique concept and the major foundations already established.
MELBOURNE BUSINESS – $650,000
An established and profitable Victorian operation with recognised local branding, goodwill and proven systems.
Includes a fully fitted catering truck, Melbourne branding, website and social media, recipes, intellectual property, operating systems, factory equipment and contents, agreed stock, supplier relationships, event knowledge, training and handover.
The Melbourne business has substantial room for growth. Much of its work comes from repeat clients and referrals, with limited active marketing. The owners have also declined events and functions to maintain their preferred lifestyle.
Both opportunities offer strong margins, multiple income streams and significant growth potential. Business identities and detailed financial information will be provided to genuine qualified purchasers after a confidentiality agreement is signed.
History
Established more than 10 years ago as a family business operating from home, the concept grew rapidly through strong customer demand, repeat business and successful event trading. It now operates from a dedicated factory with two high-volume catering trucks and a food trailer. The owners developed distinctive brands, proven recipes, streamlined operating systems, established supplier relationships and valuable experience across major events, corporate catering, weddings and private functions.
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