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Is it legal to use a Caravan or Boat LPG cooker in my catering trailer?

by Steve
(Birmingham)

Hi,

I'm looking to install an LPG gas hob in my catering trailer. I've found many commercial counter top options, generally for over £400. However, I could buy a full caravan LPG cooker, or counter hob system designed for a boat for between £100-200.

Is there any reason I can't do this or could be scrutinised?

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Aug 11, 2025
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by: Anonymous

Firstly there are no regulations stating you can not use a domestic appliance in a mobile catering vehicle providing it has the flame failure devices (thermocouples) and also the correct ventilation I.E. 25square cm per kilowatt of appliance. all mobile catering vehicles should have a interlocked hatch switch.
This is so no appliances can be used while the hatch is closed.
Apr 19, 2019
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by: David

Hello,

Domestic and leisure appliances are designed for light use with small pans, commercial are designed for heavy commercial use with larger pans, the domestic and leisure appliance manufacturers instructions will state their appliances aren’t designed for commercial use, the challenge an inspecting engineer could make is that the appliance is being used against manufacturers advice and is not fit for purpose.

Best of luck

David

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