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21 Jul 2026Can I Run My Catering Unit on Solar Power and Use a Painted Wood Floor?Hi all. I read several questions and I didn't find what I'm looking for?! My first concern is about electricity supply. Has anyone…
20 Jul 2026How Much Extraction Do I Need for a Horsebox Catering Conversion?Hello! I am looking to convert a large RICE horsebox in to a mobile catering unit. I want to be able to have a deep fat fryer, and…
17 Jul 2026Where Can I Buy a Reliable Second-Hand Burger Van in the UK?HI Dave, love this web site. Fab. I live in Belfast and have owned a burger van before years ago. I am wanting to buy another one…
16 Jul 2026Where Is the Chassis Number on a Catering Trailer?can anyone help me i need to find the chassis number on my catering trailer but cant find it anywhere it was made by ajc if that h…
14 Jul 2026How Much LPG Gas Will I Use in a Day Running a Catering Van?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 genera…
13 Jul 2026How to Choose a Reliable Coffee Van to Start a Mobile Coffee BusinessHi all! I am about to start a mobile coffee business and looking for a reliable vehicle up to £15000. Does anyone have for sale ?…
9 Jul 2026Can I Convert a Catering Trailer Myself, or Does It Have to Be Built by a Company?Hi David, Great site. I am in the process of business planning my way into professional mobile catering, and have a limited budget…
9 Jul 2026How Do I Open a Canteen on a Building Site?I looking for same building site to open the canteen.i work before 6 years in canteen with till and i cook. Now i want to open my…
7 Jul 2026How Do I Start a Milkshake Truck Business in the UK?Hi all, I was wondering if someone can help me. I am interested in starting up a milkshake truck business as it's coming up to the…
6 Jul 2026How to Set Up Sinks in a Mobile Catering GazeboHi all, I’ve been preparing to apply for my food hygiene rating and the last thing I need to do is sort my sink set up out. I’ve s…
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