Historic Burslem Pub | The Mother Town | Kitchen | 270 SQFT

The matchday trade is the obvious hook, but don't overlook the everyday business. Burslem's terraced streets house a dense residential population with limited food options. The nearest branded takeaway is in Tunstall, fifteen minutes away. A delivery concept launched from this address would face minimal competition in the immediate postcode. The kitchen includes a four-pot bain-marie — the last operator ran a carvery-style service on Sundays and a curry menu midweek. The equipment is well-maintained and the extraction was upgraded in 2023 when the pub's rear kitchen wall was rebuilt. The bain-marie is ideal for high-volume service: matchday pie-and-gravy or a curry buffet would shift serious numbers at a low cost per portion. Burslem's rents are the lowest in the six towns. Three hundred and fifty pounds a month base with utilities included is not a typo — it reflects the reality of commercial costs in this part of North Staffordshire. For a food operator, the low overheads mean you can price aggressively and still make margin. The Bet365 Stadium in Stoke is a ten-minute drive south for additional matchday delivery potential.