Corner-built fish & chip takeaway, Castleford

Key features

• £4,000–£5,000 weekly turnover on a simple traditional menu
• Roughly 30% of takings through Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats
• Hopkins 3-pan counter range and full equipment list included
• Closes 8.00pm latest, Sundays currently shut — clear room to grow
• Priced at £35,000 for a quick retirement sale

About this business

A well-fitted corner-built fish & chip takeaway in a densely populated Castleford district, turning over £4,000–£5,000 a week on a simple traditional menu and an 8.00pm latest close. Around 30% of trade comes through Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats — the shop has already been awarded a Just Eat certificate for passing 10,000 delivery orders. Priced at £35,000 as a genuine retirement sale, with clear scope to grow by extending hours and broadening the menu.

Trading figures

Average weekly gross takings of £4,000 to £5,000, achieved on a simple traditional menu with around 30% coming through the delivery platforms — Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The business has previously been awarded a Just Eat certificate for reaching 10,000 delivery orders, which speaks to the strength of that channel alone. The current hours are deliberately short and Sunday is closed, so an operator willing to extend trading and widen the menu has obvious headroom to push takings well beyond their current level.

Trading hours

Monday to Thursday: 11.30am – 1.30pm and 3.30pm – 8.00pm. Friday: 11.30am – 8.00pm. Saturday: 11.30am – 2.00pm. Sunday: closed. There is clear potential for Sunday trading.

Business premises

An attractive ground-floor lock-up chippy on a corner-built plot, with an outside seating area leading to a double-glazed frontage and a full-width signed fascia. Inside, the customer area is finished to a modern standard with a suspended ceiling and non-slip flooring, and is fitted with a Hopkins 3-pan range alongside the supporting equipment. A delivery terminal sits on the counter, three digital TV screens carry menu information, and wall-mounted Sky TV channels run for waiting customers. The rear preparation area is purpose-built and houses the refrigeration, a dedicated potato prep zone with peeler and chipper, plus staff facilities. Lay-by parking sits directly outside on a busy passing road.

Trade equipment

The headline item is a Hopkins 3-pan counter fryer, with the rest of the kit built around it: 2 rumblers, 2 IMC chippers, a 4-pot bain-marie, a 4-drawer fish fridge, fat filter, electric till, upright drinks chiller, double-door counter fridge, 2 microwave ovens, various additional refrigeration items, and a 2-camera security system. Items have not been tested by Rosens — buyers should commission an independent inspection.

Accommodation

No accommodation is included with the business. The landlord separately owns a 2-bedroom and a 3-bedroom flat adjoining the shop, which could be made available under separate negotiations directly with the landlord.

Trading position

An established busy trading position on a main road, with solid passing trade running through the day. The shop sits in the heart of a densely populated residential area and is close to a number of commercial outlets, with a large retail park and shopping village within easy reach — a catchment that combines local repeat custom with destination footfall. The strength of the pitch becomes obvious on viewing.

Special remarks

A genuine retirement sale of a refurbished chippy at a bargain price, in excellent condition with a valuable equipment list and no further expenditure required. The current owners have built a loyal customer base on top of strong passing trade, giving consistent year-round income. The hours are short, Sunday is closed, and the menu is deliberately simple — so for a capable hands-on operator the route to growth is direct and measurable. Priced at £35,000 to move quickly.