Restaurant

An excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving, fully equipped restaurant in the heart of Rochford town centre. Spanning approx. 2,000 sq ft, this well-presented premises features LARGE DINING AREA a fully operational commercial kitchen, prep kitchen, office and customer/staff facilities.

The business is owner-operated with weekly turnover of approx. £7,000, supported by a reliable team of 7 casual staff. Currently open six days a week with scope to extend trading hours and grow further.

Held on a leasehold basis with 12 years remaining and rent at £2,700pcm, this is an ideal opportunity for restaurateurs looking for a turnkey operation in a sought-after Essex location.

Location

The business occupies a prominent position in the heart of Rochford town centre, North Street is one of Rochford’s main commercial thoroughfares, benefitting from high visibility, strong footfall, and regular passing traffic throughout the day and evening. Rochford is a thriving Essex market town with a growing population and strong local community, Rochford railway station is just a few minutes’ walk from the property, offering direct links to London Liverpool Street in under an hour — making the location attractive for both local and visiting diners. The surrounding area is home to a mix of independent shops, cafés, pubs, and takeaway outlets, creating a lively daytime and evening economy. The property's central location, close to public car parking and other amenities, offers excellent potential for a dine-in restaurant, bistro, or food-led business looking to benefit from an established town centre location with strong local demand.

The Property

a fully fitted and well-established restaurant premises situated in a prominent high street location in the heart of Rochford. Spanning approximately 2,231 sq. ft., this substantial ground floor property offers a well-configured layout ideal for dine-in trade and food service. The premises comprise a spacious main dining room with dual aspect frontage, accommodating a significant number of covers in a comfortable, well-lit setting. A second dining area provides additional seating or scope for private dining or function use. the restaurant currently trades for 62 covers but can seat up to 70 with some reconfiguration of tables, the front of house is complimented by bar area with soft drinks mixer, draft beer tap, double and single drink display fridge, ice machine, double professional coffee machine, The property also has separate male and female WC's.

Kitchen

Tiled flooring, equipped to trade with 6-burner gas range with oven Flat-top griddle, 4 burner gas range with oven, Salamander grill, Double-deck pizza oven Commercial extraction canopy with ducting and filters, Preparation & Work Surfaces, multiple stainless steel prep tables Tiered stainless steel hot/cold gantry pass with undercounter service shelf Wall-mounted stainless steel shelves (2x) Undercounter granite-topped service unit/workstation 3-door undercounter refrigerator unit (beneath gantry) Additional refrigerated drawer unit Shelving unit with dry goods storage Wall-mounted hand wash basin with soap and towel dispenser Deep stainless steel commercial sink

Prep Kitchen

equipped with double stainless steel sink unit, undercounter dishwasher, stainless steel prep table, double commercial freezer, dough mixer, meat slicer, door leading to Staff WC

Courtyard

with parking for 2 cars

Trading Hours

Tuesday - Saturday 5 pm –10 pm Sunday 12–7:30 pm Monday Closed

Tenure

The lock up restaurant is subject to an existing lease with approx. 12 years remaining at £2,700 per calendar month. The Vendors has recently undergone a rent review with the next advised to be in 3 years.

Turnover

We are advised that takings average approx £7,000 per week working to the usual high gross profit margins.

Staff

The business is run by two working owners and 7 casual kitchen and waiting staff

Business Rates

Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £27,750

Legal Costs

Each party are responsible for their own, plus 50% of the Landlords legal costs.

Disclaimer

Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract. Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.