The East Kent

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Catering Kitchen

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Experienced Operator

The East Kent is available to new operators in early December 2026, with flexible agreement options available, including a traditional tenancy or partnership agreement. For the right applicants, the pub company may also consider a one-year agreement, with flexible terms and ingoing costs.

Loved by locals and visitors alike, the East Kent already benefits from a good reputation as a lively, go-to venue on Whitstable High Street. A varied events calendar, including live music, bottomless brunches, tarot and wine nights, seasonal events and private parties, provides an excellent platform for an ambitious operator to further grow footfall, sales and customer loyalty. The business has also developed a positive food reputation, with a fresh seasonal menu, wood-fired pizzas from the garden pizza kitchen, quality burgers, small plates and a Sunday Roast sharing menu, giving the next operator a strong foundation to build a distinctive food offer.

An exciting opportunity is available for experienced pub operators to take on a well-established pub with excellent growth potential in the vibrant and highly sought-after seaside town of Whitstable.

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced, hands-on, sales-focused pub operator with the marketing skills and local knowledge to unlock the next stage of growth. The East Kent would benefit from the introduction of a more consistent week-round events programme and food offer, and with the right operator at the heart of it, the East Kent has all the ingredients to become one of Whitstable’s leading pub and restaurant destinations.

The stated ingoing figures are correct at point of advertising. Please be aware there may be additional costs.
Please note that the Energy Performance Certificate is available from the landlord.

Estimated capital requirements:

• Trading deposit: £5,000
• Contract deposit (Refundable on the day of change): £500
• Maintenance scheme (Plus monthly payments of £50) £1,000
• Inventory (Estimated post-refurbishment subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £10,000
• Stock, glass & crockery (Estimated, subject to an independent valuation by a trade broker and stock taker) £4,000
• Training deposit (£500 Refundable on completion of training) £1,000

Working capital £4,000
Total estimated ingoing charges £34,500
Minimal capital considered £15,500

A lower minimum amount of capital may be considered, provided that there is a strong business and financial reason to support this during the application process.

Fixed Rental Structure:

• Year 1   £42,640
• Year 2   £43,420
• Year 3   £44,252
• Year 4   £45,136
• Year 5   £46,020

This pub is being offered on a Standard Tenancy Agreement with a fixed 5-year rental structure. This agreement is covered by the ‘Landlord & Tenant Act 1954, Part II '. This is a fully tied agreement across all beers, cider, wine, PPS, spirits, and minerals.