Mobile Catering Questionsand Answers Section

I receive emails on a regular basis asking me further questions and advice on a range of mobile catering topics, and problems.Some of the same questions have been asked a number times, so I think it’s time that this section is created which can help tackel your concerns and comments.

So have a read of some of the questions (below) asked by other people looking to start their own mobile catering business and see if you can find the answer to your question.

If not, please use the form below to ask your own question, include as much details as you can and submit the form.You wll normally receive a reply to your question within 24hrs and by using this form below other people can also benefit from your questons.

Please ask Your Questions Below?

Now is your chance to ask a specific question or even share your own catering experience.

Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...

ice cream wars - burger van wars? 
How prevalent is 'family' and 'extortion' in the burger van world? I'm interested in the business, but not interested in entering a world with potential ...

Can I Use a Parking Bay? 
Hi enjoyed your story, i have a question for you, i have found a pitch in a busy area of students, however the only parking in the area is a pay and display ...

Getting My LPG Safety Certificate  
hi, just starting out with a catering trailer and nearly there, but i am really having trouble finding someone to come and give me a safety check on my ...

Gas & Electric Certificates 
Your story is very inspiring and I'm so glad to have come across it.

We have just purchased a second hand trailer and would like to get the electric ...

I'm not considering working in the catering trailer? 
hi I'm considering buying a catering trailer, and read your thread which i thought was absolutely brilliant.

It was a very informative and exactly ...

Sell Champagne on New Years Eve? 
Hello

My plan/idea is to sell champagne on New years eve
at Embankment(Opp London eye, during fireworks display.
I will be providing disposable glasses,...

I Don't Want To Be Tied Down To a Shop 
It was wonderful to find a site that told me exactly what had to be done by experience. Your story was great and gave me the courage to continue.

My ...

I would like To Trade Legally-So That Idon't Have any Problems 
Hi, i have found your site very helpful, but i wanted to ask what would be a reasonable rent if and when i find a suitable pitch for a catering trailer....

Catering Business In Scotland-Good Idea? 
Hi there,

I have just read your article and am keen to start a catering business in a remote but beautiful part of the west coast of Scotland.(during ...

Park up at the A1 somewhere ? Wait for Police to Arrest Me... 
Hello there mate, its a really nice story , I've been looking into this for a few days now.I've moved up from London and staying in the north east where ...

Thanks For Sharing Lot's Of Questions To Ask Myself 
Thank you for the article you have posted to share the knowledge and experience. I am the one who wants to run such a business but I still have lots to ...

Not Sure About Where To Trade My Catering Trailer 
hello there mate its a really nice story , I’ve been looking into this for a few days now , the thing is I’ve moved up from London and staying in the north ...

Do I Need a Street Traders Licence to Trade for My Catering Business 
Hi, read your story.. it was great, it was just what i needed, i have been getting my trailer ready to trade for 18 month now I m 99% ready to go, I have ...

I Myself Work In The Catering Business-But Want To Start Up 
Hi how are you and i hope all is well, anyway having read your story on how you started and achieved your goal regarding your catering bossiness i can ...

What Size Generator Do I Need To For My Catering Trailer? 
Hi there I found your article very informative and helpful. I have a question, I am about tot take the plunge with a van and need a generator that can ...

Do I Have to Pay Rent For My Trading Spot? 
I am interested in starting a mobile catering business. I wanted to know do I have to pay rent on my trading spot and since I do not have a mobile van ...

Permission To Trade On Private Land 
Hi found this site very useful, it gives a general but good insight into mobile catering. Just wanted to ask if i have a bit of land at the side of my ...

Just Been Offered A Jacket Potatoe Catering Site 
Hi i have just been offered a site for a jacket potato unit in my town centre The thing is i am not too sure what to do as there is another unit that ...

Fed Up With 9-5 Office Job-Dreaming Of Starting Mobile Catering Business 
Hi, i have just read your 'starting out ' and found it really really interesting and useful! its exactly what i was looking for.

I have always dreamt ...

Front Facing Griddle Or Back Facing Griddle For A Catering Trailer 
Hi great read and advice thanks, looking for my first trailer now.Seems to be a lot of trailers out there with a griddle positioned at the back
or end ...

I Approached a Lot of People About Mobile Catering 
hi i really want to start my own business in catering i have approached a lot of people for sites but to no avail. My local council have told me not to ...

Is £5000 to Much To Pay For a Catering Pitch 
Firstly, I would like to say how much I have enjoyed reading your story and pass on my congratulations with your success!

My sister and I are hoping ...

Bored..Bored..Bored With Office Job-Inspired By Your Success 
I have been working a stupid office job since finishing uni (management degree) and somehow ended up in a call centre. I have been enjoying the job less ...

It Stemmed From The V Festival 
Hi,I' m really keen to get into doing what you have been doing! It stemmed from going to V Festival last year and seeing the amount of people buying food ...

We Did Up Our Catering Trailer-Business is Really Picking Up! 
Hi, I come across you article whilst searching for information on burger vans. Like yourself me and my friend have bought a catering trailer (which was ...

Starting my Mobile Catering Business-Many Questions 
I have just read your article and it has given me the extra bit of encouragement I need to move forward in my ideas of starting a catering van business....

Enough of My Office Job-Thinking of Starting a Mobile Catering Business 
I have been working a stupid office job since finishing uni (management degree) and somehow ended up in a call centre. I have been enjoying the job less ...

Where is the loo? when you are working In Mobile Catering 
Hi,I read with much interest your experience in starting your own mobile catering
business.This is something I have always wanted to do.

Just a quick ...

Thanks For Sharing Your Mobile Catering Business..How Can I 
Hi there,Thanks ever so much for sharing your new business story with me, I found it very helpful. I to am looking to start a catering business but mine ...

£18 million Development and On site Catering  Not rated yet
I've just read your story of setting up a catering trailer business. I also want to do this but have some concerns and worries.

In the summer there ...

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