Summary
Have you ever dreamt of running your own cooking school in the country Not your typical hospitality business. This thoughtfully crafted cooking school & café, great returns, life-style friendly.
Revenue
$200,000 pa
Rent
$37,500 pa
Expenses
$72,500 pa
Net Profit
$90,000 pa
Location Details
6/79 Market St Town Hall Arcade,
Located in a prime CBD position within a quaint tourism desination.3hrs west of Sydney hosting Gourmet experiences, Heritage charm, 40+ wineries, wellness& relaxation and family friendly activities. Visitor economy is worth $170 million annually.
Potential
Whether your passion is baking, pickling, plant-based cooking, or sharing cultural cuisine — the framework is ready and waiting. Bring your own style, your own flavour, and your own energy to a business that already has strong community roots and the kind of loyal following that money can’t buy. Currently trading just three days a week, this business leaves plenty of room to grow — more classes, more café hours, a retail line, or even digital offerings. Or keep it simple & part-time, and enjoy the freedom that comes with it. Licensed venue
Skills
The core of this business has been designed to bring people together around food, creativity, and connection. Built on heart, simplicity, and strong foundations, this business has been lovingly grown by its founder over 7+ years. It blends café, hands-on cooking classes, small events, and group bookings with ease. It’s ideal for someone who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to create, collaborate, and build something meaningful through food. If you love to create and share with kindred spirits, then this opportunity is for you.
Hours
Currently trading Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9-4.
And by appointment for cooking classes, private dining, catering.
Lease
Lease ends May 2026 with another 3 year option. Or negotiate a new one with the landlords agent.
Employees
Currently owner operated by couple and 2 junior employees, guest facilitators are subcontracted.
Reason for Sale
Lifestyle change. My stage of parent hood requires me to be available weekends. This business model has been wonderful for involvement in my childrens needs whilst in their juniour years. flexability to attend school events, extra corricular activities and still have a fullfilling creative occupation. If owner opperated hours are at your discretion.
About the Business
Have you ever dreamt of running your own cooking school in the country — sharing your skills, connecting with your community, and bringing joy back into the kitchen?
This is not your typical hospitality business. It’s a thoughtfully crafted, lifestyle-friendly cooking school and café in Regional NSW, designed to bring people together around food, creativity, and connection.
Built on heart, simplicity, and strong foundations, this business has been lovingly grown by its current owner over 7+ years. It blends café service, hands-on cooking classes, small events, and group bookings with ease. It’s ideal for someone who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to create, collaborate, and build something meaningful through food.
Whether your passion is baking, pickling, plant-based cooking, or sharing cultural cuisine — the framework is ready and waiting. Bring your own style, your own flavour, and your own energy to a business that already has strong community roots and the kind of loyal following that money can’t buy.
Currently trading just three days a week, this business leaves plenty of room to grow — more classes, more café hours, a retail line, or even digital offerings. Or keep it simple and part-time, and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
Why This Business Stands Out:
Ready to Go – Class frameworks, systems, and brand assets are all in place
Heart-Led Business – Ideal for food lovers who value creativity and connection
Multiple Income Streams – Classes, café, catering, venue hire, and retail potential
Flexible Lifestyle – Operates just 3 days/week with room to grow
Inviting Licensed Venue – 48 indoor seats, outdoor dining & catering-ready kitchen
Strong Social Media Presence – 3.8k Instagram & 2.6k Facebook followers
Respected Local Brand – Loved by the community, with consistent engagement
Prime Regional Location – High foot traffic in a tourism-driven area
High Margins, Low Overheads – Simple, efficient, and owner-friendly
This is a unique opportunity to step into a business that brings joy — not just to its customers, but to the person who runs it.
“This isn’t just a business. It’s a lifestyle — and an invitation to cook, connect and grow.”
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History
Founded through a desire to create, share, and bring joy back to a 30 year hospitality career with full license to design a lifestyle based business at the heart of a thriving regional community. Made its mark so a cooking experince or a pop into the shop is on the lists of "must do's" when visiting Mudgee. Great support from other local business' with many avenues for collaboration & the MRTI have given us many opportunities such as appearances on Sunrise, Getaway, NRL promotions, Farmer Wants a wife, & collaboration with Celebrity Chefs
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