A Trade butchers with an e-commerce store based in South East England

The company is a trade butchers supplying high-quality meat, poultry and game to the events, hospitality, education and care sectors, with a dedicated e-commerce site set up to cater to the general public.

Operating across South East England, the company has built up an extensive client base, with long-standing relationships with several prestigious restaurants and private schools. It also has an excellent position within the events industry and has relationships with circa 95% of all banqueting and wedding venues in its operational area.

The company is being offered for sale to facilitate the shareholder’s retirement.

Offers invited

Key Highlights

– Sells premium products at competitive prices, utilising relationships with approved suppliers to ensure that it is providing the finest cuts of meat with full product traceability.

– Caters to over 170 wholesale customers in a diverse range of industries, benefitting from high volumes of regular repeat business, with some relationships spanning 28 years.

– Experienced second-tier management team in place.

– Operates from leasehold premises.

– The recent development of a second factory unit offers opportunities for further growth, with scope to attract new clients in the education and hospitality sectors.

Financial Highlights

– YE23 turnover of £4.7m.

– Adjusted EBITDA of £405k achieved in the same year.

– Approximately 20% of revenue generated from contracts, with the remainder also secure due to the strength of the client relationships.

– Scope to add up to to £850k per annum to the company’s turnover in 2024.