Independent Workplace Catering & Pantry Services Provider.

Business overview

Founded in 2001, the business delivers managed workplace restaurants, cafes, corporate hospitality and pantry supply services to a focused portfolio of corporate clients. It employs approximately 49 people and holds several client relationships extending to around two decades.

The operating model combines site based catering teams with central support and a pantry division supplying food, beverages, coffee, consumables and selected equipment. The combination of managed catering and repeat pantry supply creates a broader revenue mix, close client relationships and natural cross selling opportunities.

Key highlights

Established platform with more than 24 years of trading history and a proven London market presence. Current turnover approaching £6 million with FY25 adjusted EBITDA of approximately £286,000. Approximately 12 key clients, including relationships extending to around 20 years. Experienced site based teams supported by central management. Clear integration potential across procurement, sales, systems, cross selling and central overhead.

Financial performance

Signed unaudited accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 record turnover of £5,356,122 (2024: £4,979,524), gross profit of £801,809 at a 15.0 per cent margin (2024: £729,592 at 14.7 per cent), reported EBITDA of £181,498 (2024: £158,838), adjusted EBITDA of £286,352 at a 5.3 per cent margin (2024: £250,133 at 5.0 per cent), profit before tax of £116,202 and net assets of £403,974.

FY25 revenue comprised £4.18 million of managed service fees (78 per cent) and £1.18 million of sales and pantry revenue (22 per cent). Reported EBITDA is operating profit plus depreciation. FY25 adjusted EBITDA adds back £91,400 of directors' private pension contributions and a £13,454 bad debt charge; FY24 adds back £91,295 of directors' private pension contributions. No adjustment has been made for the two directors' salaries, which are fully charged in the reported results.

Growth opportunities

Win additional sites through stronger tender capability and market reach. Expand pantry penetration by cross selling pantry, coffee, consumables and equipment across existing and new accounts. Improve procurement through purchasing scale, supplier terms and menu engineering. Strengthen sales and account development with structured business development and bid resources. Integrate finance, procurement, reporting and central support to improve control and efficiency.

Ideal buyer profile

An established contract caterer seeking a stronger Greater London presence; a facilities management or integrated workplace services group adding foodservice capability; a foodservice, pantry or office supply distributor seeking recurring managed service revenues; a hospitality, coffee or workplace experience business broadening its proposition; or a strategic buyer with procurement scale, bid capability and central systems.

Transaction process

The opportunity is being marketed on a strictly confidential basis and initial information is deliberately limited to protect the identity of the business. Interested parties will be asked to confirm their background, acquisition rationale and funding capability. Further information will be released only after buyer qualification and signature of a non disclosure agreement.

Next steps

Confirm your strategic rationale, demonstrate funding capability and sign the confidentiality agreement to receive further information. All enquiries should be directed through EXITS.co.uk quoting project reference EX00347. No direct approach should be made to the company, its owners, staff, customers or suppliers.