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Storage of Refillable LPG in Motorhome To Sell Coffee

“LPG safety basics for motorhomes converted into mobile coffee vans.”

Hi all, I hope you're well. I am very grateful for this wonderful website with is a great reousrce for people just starting out. I am in the process

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Carvery Trailer Equipment

What you need to run a safe and successful mobile carvery.”

Hi I'm thinking of starting up business doing Carveries from a trailer, has anyone got any suggestions on what equipment I may need and how do you cook

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Mobile Fridges

Simple tips for using fridges safely in a mobile catering van.

Hi All I have bought a mobile catering van and intend to install a fridge unit capable of holding 400 by 600 mm pizza dough trays with a granite top

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Converting a caravan

Quick guide to converting a caravan into a safe mobile waffle and ice-cream van.

Wanting to start a waffle and ice cream van and was wondering what I need in the van ie the walls and units do they need to be stainless steel or can you

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Generator size

Hi, I started cake and coffee trailer in my local park with permission of the local council, however, somebody reported me to environmental health regarding

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How Much Cost per Day to Run the Trailer

Hello, Can I have an idea of how much it costs to run a trailer/van per day please in terms of gas/electric/generator? I am trying to budget how much

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Jiffy Vans Licensing

Hi. Thank you for your helpful information. My question might sound silly but Can I stay in one place with a Jiffy Van or do I have to be mobile? and if

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Lpg Gas Secured Tank for Inside Catering Van

Hi there Myself and partner are currently converting our food truck and we are trying to plumb in our duel fuel espresso machine. We have decided on having

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LPG Box Install

Hi, I’m currently converting a van into a food van and with the regs you have to access your lpg bottles from outside. I’m looking at creating my own fireproof

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Which Certificates Do I Require

Simple guide for campsite and private-land catering setups

We own a campsite and are converting an old caravan into a catering van. This will remain on our land and not be used anywhere else. Do i still need to

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Street Trading Consent - Do I also need planning permission?

I have been approved for consent to trade in a street consent area. Do I need planning permission too. A catering trailer in a picnic spot.

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Setting up a Mobile Coffee Van.

Start a coffee van business

Hello there I live on a farm that has lots of public footpaths around the land and am considering a mobile coffe van to supply the lots of walkers and

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Electrical Installation Condition Report

Need an EICR for your catering van or trailer? Use a registered NICEIC or NAPIT electrician who follows BS 7671 Section 717.

All mobile catering vans and trailers which are used regularly and have mains powered equipment need an EICR completed by a professional, qualified electrician

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Mobile Food Van (home cooked food)

Start mobile catering

Hi, I'm looking to open a mobile food van that would sell home cooked food, soups, chicken curry, chilli, pasta' s, pizza, pies etc served with chips,

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Average Turnover Average Profit Margin - Mobile Catering

Hello David Very useful and interesting website. My husband and I have been discussing ideas for a mobile catering business for about a year now and

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Coffee Machine Gazebo Dual Fuel Help

lpg set up

Hello, I was basically just wanting some information on the dual fuel fracino coffee machine set up. We’ve got a wooden cart & are wanting to set this

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Question about Equipment in Trailer

ridge, straps, fryer, catering trailer safety

Hi, We ve just bought our first catering trailer so our already established food business is mobile. We're a bit unsure about a few things regarding the

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CE mark on gas appliance

Can You Use a Gas Appliance Without a CE Mark

Hello i bought 2 gas crepe makers online and stupidly didn't check the the CE mark and they don't have them, can i still use them if i get gas test done

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FSA Inspection

FSA inspection for mobile catering

Hi When I have registered my mobile catering street food business with the local council (FSA) where will they want to inspect all my equipment etc. To

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Help Donut and Crepes Mobile Unit

Start Your Donut & Crepe Mobile Unit — Quick UK Guide for Licences, Insurance, and Equipment

Hi Guys's, Thank you so much for all the info you share. I am currently running a very good candy cart business, I am now looking at expanding and am

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