Business
Please quote reference B07704

Helping Hands Catering has come to the open market due to the owners desire to retire.

The business has an established 15 years of experience having been set up by the owners in 2008.

The unique business model focuses on funeral wakes. Having gained knowledge of this market, it sets itself apart from other local catering businesses. Knowledge of the planning requirements of funerals to achieve a heart felt all round service make up part of this unique selling proposition. It has a long standing trusted relationship with Undertakers, Churches and local/village communities in the area.

This niche business is sold with hundres of testimonials from satisfied customers. The companys emphasis is home cooked food which ensures consistent high quality catering and high profit margins. Fifteen years of operating experience have tailored the menus with a balanced selection of home cooked food that align to funeral wake requirements. The event caters for 30-200 guests with an average bing approximately 50-60 guests. This usually takes place in a Church/Village Hall or the customers own home. 

Having built up an established client base, the company frequently caters for other celebratory events such as wedding anniversaries or significant birthdays.

Key selling points –

• High profit margin – 85% plus
• Scope for expansion
• Established client base
• Trusted long term relationships with undertakers and church’s
• 5* rating from enviromental health
• Tailored menus and recipes
• Home based work enviroment to fit around family life
• Option for a handover period from owners

Scope for further growth –

• Expanding catchment area
• More contact/new contacts with prospective clients. eg; Undertakers, Hospices, Church’s
• Franchisable business

Location
Based in Shurdington, Gloucestershire.

Premises
N/A

Tenure
Based at owners home

No premises

Hours
Due to the nature of the business, it operates all year round. 

Staff
The business is currently run as a partnership

Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2023 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £64,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.