• Premium, high-quality food with exceptional service.
• Strong client base with repeat orders
• Successful business with huge growth potential
• Relocatable with wide expansion opportunities.

Turnover: £123,000

Business Monkey is delighted to present the sale of Platter Up, an exquisite outside catering company that redefines luxury and elevates your event experience. For the past five years, Platter Up has been synonymous with delivering high-quality, gourmet grazing platters and tables that are beautifully presented, making every occasion, from weddings to business meetings, truly memorable.

With meticulous attention to detail, Platter Up has perfected the art of breakfast setups, grazing tables, and platters, ensuring a seamless and visually stunning culinary experience. The company often use agency workers to help with events, and they manage the set up with guidance. The company’s expertise is showcased in detailed menus, including the sourcing information for every ingredient, and a step-by-step guide on assembling the platters.

Platter Up’s booking process is designed for convenience and flexibility. Orders can be placed through a virtual phone line or email, and the transition of communications to a new owner will be guided , guaranteeing a smooth transition of clients. There is also a detailed information pack on the sort of information you need to get from a client in order to have an event run smoothly, as well as tips on the practicalities surrounding an event.
Bookings are confirmed once a client has made payment and offers two invoicing options—PayPal business link for card payments and BACS—for hassle-free payment. Platter Up understands the importance of accommodating regular clients with varying payment schedules, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.
The success of Platter Up is a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence. The business has thrived solely through word-of-mouth recommendations, without any investment in marketing or advertising. Imagine the possibilities when you unlock the potential for wider brand recognition and reach through strategic advertising and sales efforts. With Platter Up, you’re not just acquiring a business; you’re gaining a loyal client base that values the exceptional service and reliability the company provides.

Seasonal celebrations are a highlight for Platter Up, with Christmas being an especially lucrative period. The company offers a festive version of their renowned grazing table and platters, adding a touch of holiday cheer to elevate any gathering. Moreover, Platter Up understands the importance of themed events for offices, catering to occasions such as Halloween, Easter, Pride, Valentine’s Day, Earth Day, and Pancake Day throughout the year. The demand for themed platters is consistently high, and Pancake Day, in particular, is a major event that sees Platter Up fully booked weeks in advance.

Don’t miss the opportunity to step into a thriving business that has captured the hearts of its clientele. Platter Up’s untapped potential for growth, coupled with its impeccable reputation for excellence, positions it as the premier choice in the outside catering industry. With an established Instagram portfolio showcasing their stunning creations, Platter Up is poised to expand its reach and captivate even more clients with their extraordinary culinary experiences.

Reason for sale: Seller is purely pursuing other business ventures

Handover: The seller is happy to do a full handover process and can be on hand for any questions after the sale.

Clients Base: Salesforce, Chanel, Zara, Snapchat, Facebook, Bumble, BCG, Wework, Levi’s, Asos, Tiffany’s.

The business also has a running partnership with The Electric Barge, as one of their 3 main caterers with regular large orders.

Platter Up also trades on Just Eat for Business- the biggest business catering platform in London and have been for 4 years. Currently, the radius is set to 1.5 miles, but a new owner has the option to move to a vendor own delivery, which will expand the radius to 5 miles. This will tap into clients in the city, which is their largest direct sales client base. The business has trusted, well-reviewed online presence on the platform (4.8 out of 5 stars).
Turnover: £123,000 with healthy Net profits (Accounts available on request).
There is substantial equipment that can be included in the sale:
2 x Fridges
1 x Freezer
At least 50 boards and 50 stands – everything needed for the set ups. In various styles and colours and all high quality
Shelving units for storage
Baskets, bowls and platters for food displays
1x small van. Cheap to run, ulez exempt.
Everything needed for platter orders- boards, packaging etc.