Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Business Description
In 2008 the current owner and chef began in San Francisco after working for over two decades in the restaurant/catering industry. She initially focused on special event catering, specifically within the wedding industry. The business was profitable and successful in the first year and consistently grew over the first ten years. It was a unique approach; an individual chef offering a service as opposed to a large catering company and that personal connection was always part of the brand and appeal.
In 2018, the business relocated to Sacramento and initially offered services for small private parties. Eventually the owner began offering a meal preparation service, which thrived during the pandemic and beyond. There is still often a waiting list for this service.
Over the last 17+ years, the business has catered hundreds of events and provided thousands of meals, as well as been featured in magazines and appeared on television cooking segments. Chef has cooked for professional athletes, Hollywood stars and CEOs of major tech companies.
Highlights:
The quality of food generates repeat customers and a loyal customer base
The unique personal service and has created a reputation for great customer service
Positive reviews: 114 - 5 star Yelp reviews, 67- 5 star review on google business page
The current owner recognizes opportunity for growth, as she receives a wide variety of inquiries from professional athletes to HNW (high net worth) families in the area that cannot always be accommodated due to a full schedule
DISCLOSURES: Multiple client accounts make up more than 10% of gross sales. Buyers intending to operate post Closing from their residence or commercial kitchen will be required to be in compliance with city, county and state regulations depending on the specific location of the residence. The business is currently home based but could be operated by a local commercial kitchen; there are local commercial kitchens from which to choose. Although the business is home-based, an adjustment has been made to the discretionary earnings to account for the use of a commercial kitchen.
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
In 2018, the business relocated to Sacramento and initially offered services for small private parties. Eventually the owner began offering a meal preparation service, which thrived during the pandemic and beyond. There is still often a waiting list for this service.
Over the last 17+ years, the business has catered hundreds of events and provided thousands of meals, as well as been featured in magazines and appeared on television cooking segments. Chef has cooked for professional athletes, Hollywood stars and CEOs of major tech companies.
Highlights:
The quality of food generates repeat customers and a loyal customer base
The unique personal service and has created a reputation for great customer service
Positive reviews: 114 - 5 star Yelp reviews, 67- 5 star review on google business page
The current owner recognizes opportunity for growth, as she receives a wide variety of inquiries from professional athletes to HNW (high net worth) families in the area that cannot always be accommodated due to a full schedule
DISCLOSURES: Multiple client accounts make up more than 10% of gross sales. Buyers intending to operate post Closing from their residence or commercial kitchen will be required to be in compliance with city, county and state regulations depending on the specific location of the residence. The business is currently home based but could be operated by a local commercial kitchen; there are local commercial kitchens from which to choose. Although the business is home-based, an adjustment has been made to the discretionary earnings to account for the use of a commercial kitchen.
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 17
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Currently Home Based
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- All food and supplies are stored and prepared at the owner’s personal residence. Customers do not pick up at this location but receive their products at the location of the event or delivery address.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The owner would assign 85% of revenue to meal prep services, and 15% to small event catering.
More details can be provided during the Exploratory Call with the owner. - Opportunities for Growth
- The business calendar is currently (mostly) full. The owner does receive inquiries for a large variety of events that she does not currently confirm, but that a new owner could consider taking on. A new owner could also expand service area; the company currently focuses on the greater Sacramento area.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- The owner is pursuing retirement.
- Transition Support
- The owners are willing to provide a reasonable transition and training period for a new owner the terms of which shall be agreed to and defined in a Definitive Agreement (such as an Asset Purchase Agreement).
Listing Info
- ID
- 2423393
- Listing Views
- 18
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