Parks commercial opportunities

Mobile concessions opportunities in parks and open spaces

Cheshire East Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced and innovative mobile concession operators to provide high-quality food and beverage services across a number of parks and open spaces.

This is an exciting opportunity to operate in well-used, vibrant locations and contribute to the visitor experience across our parks network.

Full-time opportunities (annual licence agreements with 3-year term)

We are currently seeking operators for the following sites on a full-time basis:

• Bollington Recreation Ground
• South Park

These sites offer established footfall and long-term trading potential under a 3-year annual licence renewal agreement.

Summer trial opportunities (with potential to extend)

We are also offering seasonal trial opportunities at the following locations, with the possibility of extension based on performance:

• Alderley Edge Park (Ryles Lane)
• Sandbach Park
• Barony Park, Nantwich
• The Moor, Knutsford
• Victoria Park, Macclesfield

Additional opportunities - sports pitch locations

There is also an opportunity to operate alongside sports pitch provision, with licences commencing in September for the football season, at:

• Rugby Drive, Macclesfield
• Congleton Road, Macclesfield
• Mary Dendy, Alderley Edge
• Back Lane, Congleton
• Deva Close, Poynton

Open invitation

We welcome applications for any other parks or open spaces not listed above. If you have a proposal for an alternative location, we would be pleased to consider it.

How to apply

To register your interest, email parks@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Upon receipt of your enquiry we will send an application pack to you by end of June 2026.

Other opportunities

If you wish to be notified about future opportunities or want to get in touch to discuss a proposal, email the team at parks@cheshireeast.gov.uk