What does a mobile catering trailer legally need to have????

What does a mobile catering trailer legally need to have????

by Linda

Hi- really helpful site..Mobile catering appears a bit of a minefield!!!!!!

I'm new to this, but like many people, I'm sick of the employee thing and am thinking of giving mobile baked potatoes a go?? I've seen a trailer

I like and think it's tidy but it only has one sink and no boiler in the unit. I've read a story saying two sinks are required with running hot and cold water.

I’m imagining this is a requirement by environmental health-but don't know!!!!!Could you put me straight as it's ambiguous...also are there any other requirements of the practicalities/setup of the trailer that would prevent trading if not in place/installed as the fixtures and fittings. Many thanx!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Mar 01, 2010
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Twin Sinks Are a Must For Your Mobile Cateing Business
by: Anonymous

Hi Linda,

You are correct you do need the 2 sinks and most modern catering trailers and catering vans come equipped with twin sinks. If you soon to buy a trailer make sure you have a pitch to trade on or you could be sitting around for quite some time.

Also when you buy the trailer make sure it comes with a LPG certificate and electric certificate if the unit has electrical equipment installed. This way you won?t have any real problems, with installed fixtures and fittings which may prevent you from trading or falling foul of the law.

Regards
David

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