Wedding & Celebration Cake Specialist - Bolton [BL1 3AT]

- About
Occasion Cakes was established by our client in this busy and popular area of Bolton in 1985. The business offers a range of bespoke wedding, birthday and celebration cakes. It has become very well known in this area and sector with a strong base of regular customers including regular high profile corporate clients. Additional trade is generated by word of mouth referrals and recommendations and the business also benefits from passing trade due to this excellent trading position. Our client has ensured the business has an excellent reputation and superb reviews are noted on Google. Occasion Cakes has a comprehensive website in place ( and a strong social media following.

Due to our client's retirement plans and ill health, the business is offered for sale on a Freehold or Leasehold basis. This presents an excellent opportunity for a new owner or team to take the business to the next level.


- Premises Details
Occasion Cakes operates from large and imposing corner property on a busy road. The property is in excellent repair and was completely rebuilt in 2000 under the Euro Grant. The business has large branding and signage on display with double glazed windows. Inside, the retail area is beautifully presented with sample cakes on display and seating area. There is also a serving counter, modern toilet block and storage room to the side. The first floor comprises of a large storage area and fully equipped preparation room with a large commercial stainless steel sink, kitchen area, fridges and freezers. There is also additional storage within the lower ground floor. There is also a basement floor bakery which comprises of a three deck commercial Electro Dalen oven, 60 quart mixer, stainless steel tables, shelving racks and storage area and a three phase electricity supply. To the rear of the property is a yard with a roller shutter. All areas are professionally equipped and presented nicely with CCTV fitted throughout the ground floor retail area and the property is fully alarmed. The total property size is 1,475 square feet.

The business currently benefits from Small Business Rates Relief and has a rateable value of £5,900.


- Summary
This long established business occupies an enviable trading position in a bustling area of Bolton. Our client has secured a strong customer base and exceptional reputation. There is plenty of scope to develop the business further with the introduction of new product lines and a strong marketing drive. This proposition would ideally suit an owner who could push the business forward and build upon the solid and impressive trading foundations. Early viewings are strongly advised.