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Converting an Old Van for a Burger or Fish and Chip Catering Business

A vintage Citroen HY van converted into a mobile catering unit at a country fete.

I am thinking of converting a vintage van into either a Gourmet burger van (all homemade) or fish and chip van. I would like to hire it out at weddings,

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Can I Use a Petrol, Diesel or LPG Generator for My Catering Van?

A diesel generator on the tarmac next to a small mobile catering van on a private trading pitch.

Hi there, I'm almost ready to start out into the mobile catering world. Most of my equipment is LPG, however, I do have a few electrical bits of equipment.

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How Much LPG Gas would I use up in a day?

A converted Mercedes Sprinter mobile coffee van with the serving hatch open.

Hi David, I'm in the midst of putting together my business plan for a coffee and sandwich van, I think powering it of a LPG generator would be the most

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How to Find Building Site Contacts for Your Snack Van

Mobile snack van parked at a UK building site

I have a snack van ready and available to visit building sites. What is the best way to find contacts?

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How to Approach a Farm Shop About a Mobile Catering Pitch

Mobile catering trailer parked outside a countryside farm shop in England

Hiya, I have been thinking for quite a while about setting up a mobile catering trailer/van and been looking for a suitable pitch. The local farm shop

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Mobile Catering Insurance UK — What Cover Do You Actually Need? | MobCater

Which insurance do you need for a mobile catering business? Public liability, product liability, employers liability, vehicle and equipment cover explained with real UK costs from 150 pounds a year.

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How Do I Store Chilled and Frozen Food Overnight for My Catering Van?

Mobile catering van fridge storing chilled and frozen food overnight for safe temperature control

is it safe to remove power overnight from fridges and freezers with chilled/frozen food in them?

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Can I Use a Motorhome as a Mobile Catering Unit?

Converted motorhome set up as a mobile catering unit for street food

Hello David, I`m preparing everything for start in my food van business. But I have a big question: Can I prepare my motorhome for use it for selling food?

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How Do I Convert a Van Into a Catering Van?

Mobile catering van with serving hatch open showing stainless steel interior

Hi I've just purchased a ex education van approx 20 ft by 10 ft and i am looking for a company to do the conversion. I live in south Yorkshire and the

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Is There Any Restriction on What Fuel I Can Use in a Catering Van?

Propane gas bottles connected to a mobile catering van with safety regulator

Dear All, I would love some help from you with regards my question. I have a pizza trailer with a wood fired oven. Couple of months ago I have injured

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Should I Set Up a Permanent Pitch or Stay Mobile?

Mobile caterer deciding between a permanent pitch and staying mobile on the road

Hi, I'm looking to launch a business selling milkshakes, smoothies and barista style coffee from either a converted van / ice cream van or a trailer.

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What Is the VAT Rate on Catering Vans?

Business tax documents and calculator for VAT on catering equipment

What is the VAT rate on used catering vans?

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Buying a Mobile Catering Van: Where Do I Start?

Mobile catering van with serving hatch ready for business

Afternoon All, I'm looking to set up a mobile catering van selling a range of ice cream, smoothies, coffees, etc. I'm torn between getting an old ice

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Do I Need to Register With the Council to Start Mobile Catering?

Mobile catering van parked near a UK council building

I'm thinking about starting my own Caterpot business and I was wondering what is the process in Regards to letting government know about the new business.

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What Do I Need to Start a Pizza Catering Trailer Business?

Pizza catering trailer at a UK outdoor market

Hello Iam new to the catering business, and just have an opportunity to rent a space at our local market which is an open area. I am looking to start

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How Do I Find Building Site Catering Work?

I have a snack van ready and available to visit building sites. What is the best way to find contacts?

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Can the Council Move My Catering Van Off an Industrial Estate?

Catering van parked outside an industrial estate in the UK

I am loooking to buy a catering van on an industrial estate. Its bin there for four years. It's parked on the pavement. Thay have a licence to sell food.

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Best Undercounter Fridge and Freezer for a Mobile Catering Van

Undercounter fridge inside a mobile fish and chip van

Hi Everyone, Looking for any tips on good under counter fridge and freezers. I have a mobile van selling fish and chips and am looking into upgrading

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Do You Need a Food Hygiene Certificate to Sell Tea and Coffee at a Car Boot Sale?

Camper van serving tea and coffee at a UK car boot sale

we run a carboot fortnightly and a camper van on site, we only serve teas and coffees. Does the operator need a food hygean certificate Or a licence from

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What Are My Rights If I Lose My Burger Van Pitch?

Burger van trailer in a UK retail car park

Hi, I have been renting a pitch in a wickes car park for almost 2 years, and have just been informed that within the next two days the land is being bought

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