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- Tenure: Leasehold
- Wickford Memorial Park`s `Park Café` business for sale with huge upside potential
- Large Club Room, fully equipped Kitchen and Drinks licence allows all day and evening use
- Based within the 80 acres of this popular and well used Park with lots of visitors
- Pleasant Riverside walk, formal rose gardens, woodland, crazy golf & large childrens play area
- The Park also includes Cricket & Football Pitches, 6-Rink Bowling Green, Tennis & Basketball Courts
- Club Room used by the Cricket Club and there`s a Saturday morning Parkrun too
- Main Cafe with large serving area incorporating larder fridge. chest freezer & coffee machine
- Fully equipped kitchen with a host of commercial grade appliances & stainless steel units
- Large Club Room is also open plan to the Cafe, allowing for lots of Cafe tables
- Large 55ft+ block paved Terrace and Picnic Area too
"During their lifetimes, every man and woman will stumble across a great opportunity. Sadly, most of them will simply pick themselves up, dust themselves down and carry on as if nothing ever happened" - Winston Churchill
This could be your opportunity.
Due to pending retirement, the current tenants of Wickford Park Café at Wickford Memorial Park - trading as 'Huttons Catering' at are looking to sell the business and are looking for £30,000 plus premium.
The current owners have run the operation on a very much part-time basis with no desire "to empire build", as they say. You can do the same, or you could be the young empire builders, as we feel the opportunities here are endless, and we are not the only ones who have said the opportunity could be a goldmine for the right person with drive and enthusiasm.
At the moment, the current owners run it predominantly as a park café with the limited opening hours. However, it is important to note that the building incorporates a large Clubroom, fully equipped Kitchen and the premises also has a Drink License, allowing the possibilities of all day and evening use, and therefore Income all day and evenings too!
The Owners have often been asked if they will put on various events including soft play days, event hires, baby showers, children's parties, adult parties, and puppy mornings (as dogs are allowed in the club room), which they have turned down - perhaps you have the desire and ability to say yes to them all!
Situated between the River Crouch (which runs along its eastern and northern boundaries) and a number of roads off the Southend Road, Wickford Memorial Park itself covers 80 Acres of Parkland which includes a Cricket Pitch, Football Pitch, Six-rink Bowling Green, Tennis Court (Hard Surface), Basketball Court, and a large Children's Playground. There's also a pleasant riverside walk, formal rose gardens, some woodland and it also has its own Saturday morning Parkrun.
Directly in front of the building is a 60ft long block-paved terrace dining Terrace/Patio which runs on to a large picnic area with six picnic tables, the area surrounded by a crazy golf course and a very large children's play area. Behind the building is a large sports field used by various cricket and football clubs throughout the year. Further income is generated through the Crazy Golf course adjacent.
There are four entrances to the Cafe: The Formal Main Entrance Door opening to a wide corridor, winding round past a large 'dry' storeroom and the disabled toilets, into the main Café. There's another front set of Bi-fold Doors from the terrace which go straight into the cafe and another two entrances to the rear and side.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with all the usual appliances and more, and to the other side of the Cafe, and part Open Plan, is the 34-foot long Clubroom.
Please call the office for more information, or to arrange a viewing.
FURTHER NOTES
. Any incoming tenant must have strong credentials and be able to provide evidence of their ability to meet the Rent requirements (currently £6,000 + VAT per annum) plus, there will likely be a Rent Deposit needed.
. Trading days are Tuesday - Sunday during summer, weekends only in winter. Including Bank Holidays except Christmas Day and News Years Eve. Must trade and all days.
. Landlord (Basildon Council) pays buildings insurance, but tenant pays a proportion off.
. Responsibilities includes restocking and cleaning the changing rooms and toilets and opening and closing of the building and the vertical car park barrier.
The Facilities
MAIN ENTRANCE
- Set of double automatic doors leading through to wide corridor, ranging from 5'10" [1.78 m] to 6'5" [1.96 m] wide, so wheelchair accessible.
- Upon the wall on the left is a Twinflexpro Fire Detection System and the Alarm Panel.
- Staff/Disabled Toilet on the right as you enter.
- Another door opens to a full height, partially shelved store cupboard.
MAIN CAFE AREA 26ft [8m] x 12ft 8" min [3.9m]
- Very modern set of bi-folding doors opening out to the block-paved outside terrace and a further wide Emergency door.
- The serving area is arranged/zoned by a number of freestanding units, serving benches, etc. Appliances include an Elstar Wine Cooler, glass-fronted larder fridge, Liebherr Chest Freezer, and a Viva coffee machine.
- A top opening window within the serving area makes for easy serving bay for the Crazy Golf.
KITCHEN 17ft 2" [5.23 m] max x 12ft 8" [3.86 m]
- An impressive fully equipped kitchen with a host of commercial grade appliances and stainless steel kitchen furniture inc prep/work tables, refrigeration, large twin-bowl sink, chip fryer, 4-Ring Hob, Oven, Microwave, good extraction, and a handwash basin.
SMALL OFFICE/STORE ROOM 9ft 10" [3.00 m] x 4ft 6" [1.37 m]
- Handy internal room housing the consumer unit and space to accommodate a desk at the far end.
CLUB ROOM 33ft 8" (10.3m) x 13ft 1" [4m]
- Dividable into two separate rooms by way of a folding wall (essentially bi-folding doors).
- Very bright courtesy of lots of windows, including a set of bi-folding doors opening directly onto the sports field behind, and a further set of double doors opening to the side.
- At one end is a recess measuring 7ft 9" [2.4m] x 4ft 2" [1.27 m] incorporating a small range of fitted kitchen units incorporating a sink and eye-level kitchen cupboards each with independent locks. Space for two undercounter appliances and a freestanding fridge-freezer within the purpose-built recess.
THE DRY/STORE ROOM 14ft 5" (4.4m) max x 9ft 10" [3m)
- Accessed via a wide set of double doors off the corridor.
- Housing two large stainless steel freestanding Freezers and 2 large industrial shelving sets.
- Wall mounted butler sink with hot and cold taps and connections that allow for a washing machine.
EXTERIOR
- The full length of the facilities, a 55 feet [16.76 m] block-paved patio run straight onto a larger area of grass with six picnic benches.
- Immediately surrounding the terrace and picnic area is a large children's play area and the Crazy Golf course.
IDEAS NEW TENANTS MAY LOOK AT DOING
• Themed evenings with food and entertainment – Greek night, Tapas, Italian, Indian etc.
• Themed afternoon tea – Fairytale – with entertainment for the children and themed food i.e Alice in Wonderland, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast etc.
• Quiz nights
• Open mic nights
• Specific nights around wine tasting, gin etc
• Private hire for parties in the evening, more baby showers etc.
• Children's parties, linking up with an entertainer to include food, cake etc. balloons - party bags, gift cones etc could also be provided.
• Christmas shopping evenings.
• Taster menu evenings
• Cocktail making classes
• Christmas parties
• Clay painting during the school holidays – a bit like the clay studio at Barleylands but on a smaller scale and incorporated into the food/drink side of the business. This could also be an option for children's parties.
• Bingo nights
• Wellbeing evenings
• Discounts for people who use the park regularly.
• Expand the loyalty scheme with an app giving different rewards which are personalised to the customers buying habits, treats on their birthday etc.
• Cake decorating classes.
LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE READ? THEN PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK IN A VIEWING OF THE PREMISES.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
This could be your opportunity.
Due to pending retirement, the current tenants of Wickford Park Café at Wickford Memorial Park - trading as 'Huttons Catering' at are looking to sell the business and are looking for £30,000 plus premium.
The current owners have run the operation on a very much part-time basis with no desire "to empire build", as they say. You can do the same, or you could be the young empire builders, as we feel the opportunities here are endless, and we are not the only ones who have said the opportunity could be a goldmine for the right person with drive and enthusiasm.
At the moment, the current owners run it predominantly as a park café with the limited opening hours. However, it is important to note that the building incorporates a large Clubroom, fully equipped Kitchen and the premises also has a Drink License, allowing the possibilities of all day and evening use, and therefore Income all day and evenings too!
The Owners have often been asked if they will put on various events including soft play days, event hires, baby showers, children's parties, adult parties, and puppy mornings (as dogs are allowed in the club room), which they have turned down - perhaps you have the desire and ability to say yes to them all!
Situated between the River Crouch (which runs along its eastern and northern boundaries) and a number of roads off the Southend Road, Wickford Memorial Park itself covers 80 Acres of Parkland which includes a Cricket Pitch, Football Pitch, Six-rink Bowling Green, Tennis Court (Hard Surface), Basketball Court, and a large Children's Playground. There's also a pleasant riverside walk, formal rose gardens, some woodland and it also has its own Saturday morning Parkrun.
Directly in front of the building is a 60ft long block-paved terrace dining Terrace/Patio which runs on to a large picnic area with six picnic tables, the area surrounded by a crazy golf course and a very large children's play area. Behind the building is a large sports field used by various cricket and football clubs throughout the year. Further income is generated through the Crazy Golf course adjacent.
There are four entrances to the Cafe: The Formal Main Entrance Door opening to a wide corridor, winding round past a large 'dry' storeroom and the disabled toilets, into the main Café. There's another front set of Bi-fold Doors from the terrace which go straight into the cafe and another two entrances to the rear and side.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with all the usual appliances and more, and to the other side of the Cafe, and part Open Plan, is the 34-foot long Clubroom.
Please call the office for more information, or to arrange a viewing.
FURTHER NOTES
. Any incoming tenant must have strong credentials and be able to provide evidence of their ability to meet the Rent requirements (currently £6,000 + VAT per annum) plus, there will likely be a Rent Deposit needed.
. Trading days are Tuesday - Sunday during summer, weekends only in winter. Including Bank Holidays except Christmas Day and News Years Eve. Must trade and all days.
. Landlord (Basildon Council) pays buildings insurance, but tenant pays a proportion off.
. Responsibilities includes restocking and cleaning the changing rooms and toilets and opening and closing of the building and the vertical car park barrier.
The Facilities
MAIN ENTRANCE
- Set of double automatic doors leading through to wide corridor, ranging from 5'10" [1.78 m] to 6'5" [1.96 m] wide, so wheelchair accessible.
- Upon the wall on the left is a Twinflexpro Fire Detection System and the Alarm Panel.
- Staff/Disabled Toilet on the right as you enter.
- Another door opens to a full height, partially shelved store cupboard.
MAIN CAFE AREA 26ft [8m] x 12ft 8" min [3.9m]
- Very modern set of bi-folding doors opening out to the block-paved outside terrace and a further wide Emergency door.
- The serving area is arranged/zoned by a number of freestanding units, serving benches, etc. Appliances include an Elstar Wine Cooler, glass-fronted larder fridge, Liebherr Chest Freezer, and a Viva coffee machine.
- A top opening window within the serving area makes for easy serving bay for the Crazy Golf.
KITCHEN 17ft 2" [5.23 m] max x 12ft 8" [3.86 m]
- An impressive fully equipped kitchen with a host of commercial grade appliances and stainless steel kitchen furniture inc prep/work tables, refrigeration, large twin-bowl sink, chip fryer, 4-Ring Hob, Oven, Microwave, good extraction, and a handwash basin.
SMALL OFFICE/STORE ROOM 9ft 10" [3.00 m] x 4ft 6" [1.37 m]
- Handy internal room housing the consumer unit and space to accommodate a desk at the far end.
CLUB ROOM 33ft 8" (10.3m) x 13ft 1" [4m]
- Dividable into two separate rooms by way of a folding wall (essentially bi-folding doors).
- Very bright courtesy of lots of windows, including a set of bi-folding doors opening directly onto the sports field behind, and a further set of double doors opening to the side.
- At one end is a recess measuring 7ft 9" [2.4m] x 4ft 2" [1.27 m] incorporating a small range of fitted kitchen units incorporating a sink and eye-level kitchen cupboards each with independent locks. Space for two undercounter appliances and a freestanding fridge-freezer within the purpose-built recess.
THE DRY/STORE ROOM 14ft 5" (4.4m) max x 9ft 10" [3m)
- Accessed via a wide set of double doors off the corridor.
- Housing two large stainless steel freestanding Freezers and 2 large industrial shelving sets.
- Wall mounted butler sink with hot and cold taps and connections that allow for a washing machine.
EXTERIOR
- The full length of the facilities, a 55 feet [16.76 m] block-paved patio run straight onto a larger area of grass with six picnic benches.
- Immediately surrounding the terrace and picnic area is a large children's play area and the Crazy Golf course.
IDEAS NEW TENANTS MAY LOOK AT DOING
• Themed evenings with food and entertainment – Greek night, Tapas, Italian, Indian etc.
• Themed afternoon tea – Fairytale – with entertainment for the children and themed food i.e Alice in Wonderland, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast etc.
• Quiz nights
• Open mic nights
• Specific nights around wine tasting, gin etc
• Private hire for parties in the evening, more baby showers etc.
• Children's parties, linking up with an entertainer to include food, cake etc. balloons - party bags, gift cones etc could also be provided.
• Christmas shopping evenings.
• Taster menu evenings
• Cocktail making classes
• Christmas parties
• Clay painting during the school holidays – a bit like the clay studio at Barleylands but on a smaller scale and incorporated into the food/drink side of the business. This could also be an option for children's parties.
• Bingo nights
• Wellbeing evenings
• Discounts for people who use the park regularly.
• Expand the loyalty scheme with an app giving different rewards which are personalised to the customers buying habits, treats on their birthday etc.
• Cake decorating classes.
LIKE WHAT YOU HAVE READ? THEN PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO BOOK IN A VIEWING OF THE PREMISES.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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