Catering Trailer Cooking Equipment, LPG,  Baine Marie, Griddle, LPG Generator etc. Q&A

Coffee machine for catering trailer  
Hi, I am looking to start trading in the next couple of weeks and am looking for a coffee machine. I want something more then a hot water urn with instant …

Using griddle in other ways  
Hi! Wondering if there are any other ways anybody have used the griddle on a burger van? We have recently purchased a burger van however we plan on using …

Advice on Gas Fed Equipment Horse Box Trailer  
Hi all, I'm in the process of setting up a small converted horse box trailer to mainly sell coffee and possibly food.It seems that gas fed equipment is …

What cooking equipment requires canopy/extractor ? 
Hi there, I am about to fit in cooking appliances into my van. I was wandering if appliances such small gas griddle and 2x gas salamanders need a canopy/extractor …

mobile catering van 
hi, I need a lpg gas safe certificate and I am having trouble with my 3 month old parry gwb6p water boiler, which nobody seems to want anything to do with. …

Help Gas or Electric For Mobile Catering 
I my god, my brain is frazzled, I’m sorry this question is pretty much been asked a million times, but I just need more help. I have just purchased a tiny …

Cattering Pizza Van Wood Fired Pizza LONDON 
Cattering Pizza Van Wood Fired Pizza, London PRICE : 4100 Hello, The van 'Percy' was constructed last August -October and has been in regular …

Installing LPG Cylinders in Recessed Commpartment in Pizza Oven Van 
Hi. Thank you for this site, it's so useful. We currently have a mobile wood fired oven but now want to use a gas fired one for cooking consistency. …

Extractor Fan For Catering Trailer 
Hi everybody, I need a bit of help! I have recently purchased a lovely catering trailer which I'm hoping to have up and running after Christmas, however …

Sandwich Van Generator Issues 
Hi, I recently bought a sandwich van made by a company called Parragon (who are no longer in business so unfortunately I can't direct my queries to them). …

How Do I Power Lights On My Snack Van 
I have purchased a snack van where all my equipment runs on gas. But the main light in the van needs a power supply. What is the best way to power this? …

4.4Kw Electric Griddle No Plug 
Hi I have brought a 240v 4.4Kw electric Griddle of Ebay.It came with no plug and when i asked the seller about this told me that it must be hard wired... …

Mobile Catering Do I Need LPG Gas? 
My partner and I have decided to take the plunge and recently purchased a small catering trailer. We did a fair bit of research and the one we purchased …

Power Mobile Campervan Coffee Shop 
What would be the most effective way to power the following equipment on board a T2 VW campervan: 2 group head coffee machine, approx 240V connected to …

Thermo Couple Issue Baine Marie 
Hi my Bain Marie burns fine for about 15 mins and then cuts out , can this be a thermo couple issue? its really frustrating, i recently had my gas safe …

Mobile Catering Extractor Fan and 12v Power Options  
Hi, I will be fitting a extractor fan to my partners recently purchased catering van soon. Would you recommend a standard 12v extractor fan or maybe …

Generator Size For Kettle or Hot Water Urn? 
Hi I have it suggested that I should use a generator and hot water urn for my pop up tea room rather than the gas I have been using (this is to get round …

Trouble Getting LPG Certificate For Pop Up Stall 
Hi...we have a pop up gazebo stall with a lpg griddle,but finding it hard to get a lpg certificate ...a few guys thats have come out and looked and say …

Gas or Electric Hot Water Heater?  
Hi, Just setting up a food truck in France, offering vegetarian cuisine. I would like your advice as to whether to buy an electric or gas water heater. …

Power For Mobile Juicing Van High Watts 
Hi I'm so glad I've found this site it's helped me so much just have a few questions :) I'm in the process of starting a mobile juice/smoothie VAN …

The Best Way To Power On-Board Built In Refrigerator 
Hi there love your site, so very helpful. I recently purchased a second hand catering van in which all the equipment is run off of propane except for the …

Supply Of Replacement LPG Boiler in Jiffy Van 
i am looking for a replacement lpg boiler or boiler burner for my jiffy van but i am having problems, can you help.

Hot Water Moble Catering  
We have recently bought a mobile wood fired pizza oven for fairs and festivals and private events. My concern is regarding hot water. I understand that …

Gas Certificate For Camping Stoves 
Hi, I operate a catering trailer selling hot sweet treats and I use a couple of camping stoves for cooking some ingredients. They use the replaceable …

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Catering Trailer Questions 
Hi David, this is a fantastic resource, it has been so helpful so far. We have got to the point where we now have a small trailer but it is completely …

How To Clean and Drain LPG Chip Fryer? 
I have an lpg chip fryer and im just starting out I want to use the fryer but it needs a good clean and I cant see how to clean the bottom of the fryer …

Water Boiler Cleaning 
Hi we have just bought a catering van that hasn't been used for about a year, the water boilers have a horrible stale smell to them, could you recommend …

Bought Wrong Sized Generator Would Welcome Some Advice 
Hi I need help! Have just bought my trailer really excited in getting going but was given some advice from a mate that I only needed a 2.8KVA 2.2 generator. …

Using LPG On The Move 
Hi, We have a catering van, a mobile jiffy that has a lpg oven on the back, and lpg burner that keeps the water hot. I am wanting to know if we …

Pros and Cons of Dry Baine Marie Vs Wet Baine Marie 
Hi, just starting up and looking around for equipment. What are the differences and pros and cons between wet and dry Bain Marie. I would like to run …

Running a Catering Van For 18months – Just a Few Questions About Using Inverter  
Hi David, really useful site you have here, just a quick question for you, is it possible to run three fridges a small freezer, lights and a deep fat fryer …

Who Provides the Water for My Burger Van the Council or Me? 
I have had a business since 2 months a burger van , but does council have to provide me water or I have to get my own.

Acquired a Mobile Catering Trailer - My First Event a Week on Sunday 
Hi David, Can’t thank you enough for all the information you have given me. I have just acquired a mobile catering trailer and have my first event …

Diesel Van Over 10yrs to Convert LPG or the Equipment 
Hi I am thinking of buying a burger van and the ones that I keep seeing are old in age. If the van is diesel and more than 10 years old by law do I need …

Transporting frozen meat? Mobile Catering Event 
Can anyone give some advice on how to keep frozen meats like bugers frozen whilst on the road? And for example at a 4 day event

Can I have a LPG Tea Urn on a Jiffy Van? 
I want to have an lpg tea urn, I am looking at buying Suzuki carry and wanted to know if having a tea urn is able to go in it. I know it is gas run but …

Food Storage Mobile Catering Business 
Hi am starting my mobile catering business in the New Year. Can't wait to get going, just one niggling question though, can I power the fridge and freezer …

Display Fridge/freezer for Mobile Catering Trailer 
Hi there great site I’ve just purchased my first trailer and now I’m setting it up hopefully to fill everyone’s needs. But I’m a bit stuck with …

Converted Van - Where to Put The Generator and LPG? 
Hello, I'm going to be converting a van for my business. I haven't bought any equipment yet as I need to find out what is best. This may sound silly …

Mobile Catering Using a Tent? 
Hi, I'm in the process of starting a mobile catering/event business. I decided to have a tent rather than trailer as it will have a more boutique/continental …

Instant Gas Hot Water Too Much Black Smoke 
Hi there i have an instant hot water LPG heater 6L capacity, it has been working fine until recently when it started to emit large amounts of black smoke …

LPG Gas Fridge Freezer Repairs for Catering Trailer 
We have just brought and burger catering trailer and the LPG fridge freezer has stopped working as of today. Do you know anybody in the North/West …

Generator to Power Coffee Machine - Mobile Catering 
Hi, I have an 8 x 6 mobile catering trailer. It is equipped with Gas (for the bain marie, griddle and urn). My problem is that I need to power the following …

LPG Fridge Freezer & We Have a Dog - No No With Council 
Hi, We have purchased a catering trailer but have issues regarding food storage as we have a dog at home - a big no, no with our local council. …

Mobile Catering - Flame Failure Device 
Why am I getting a lot of black smoke coming off my griddle now I have fitted a flame failure device & thermocouple? Had to get them fitted as it failed …

Canopy and Ducting Cleaning - Legal Requirement  
Hi, Just a quick question, we bought a takeaway and we have been advised by the environmental health that we have to have a certificate to show the …

Cleaning a Griddle – How Do You Remove the Black Stuff? 
I took the top off my griddle the other day to wash down and the black on the top, as it has started to flake. I thought it would wash off but it hasn’t, …

Can I Manage Without A Freezer for My Mobile Catering Business. 
I am just starting up my own business and am getting a little confused with stuff. My catering van only has a fridge but how will I manage without a …

Help with Bain-marie For Mobile Catering Business 
Hi I have just brought a trailer and the Bain Marie looks as if it is electric, in the description it said it was electric but when we got there the woman …

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Catering generator (What size do i need) 
Hi, we have just brought a mobile catering trailer and need to know what sort of size generator we will need to run it. We have a, Double Pannini grill …

Mobile Catering Bain Marie 
Hi Great site! I was wondering when you pre-cooked sausages and burgers and keep them in a Bain Marie do you put them straight in the Bain Marie pot …

Where To Find A Suitable Generator For Mobile Catering Trailer 
Where can I get a high powered generator, suitable for my snack bar? It is a large mobile with a three burner griddle, a fridge, freezer, a large urn, …

How To Clean a Rusty Cast Iron Griddlle on Mobile Catering Van 
I am about to buy my first trailer although it needs a bit of a clean, the griddle is cast iron and looks rusty, the dealer recons it will scrub clean …

Which Water Pump For Mobile Catering Van -  
The latest hurdle for my van is to get hot and cold water I have bought an above sink instant hot water heater 3.5kw my generator is a 4.2kw so I’m …

What Size Generator For Mobile Catering Trailer? 
I am purchasing a chip van with the usual gas& electric appliances, is there a minimum size generator that is required to run the normal fridge/freezer …

Where To Buy Mobile Catering Cooking Equipment? 
Hi David, Your site and your story has been a great help to me. I am in the process of buying some cooking equipment a griddle and a bain maire to …

How to fit a hot water heater for handwashing in my catering trailer? 
Hi David, Elaine here your site is still as brilliant as ever and thanks to you my friend and i have started our burger van and have been trading for …

Generator Sizes For Mobile Catering Trailer 
hi people i am starting my own catering van business and have a 3200 kv generator.I am unsure if this will have the power to run my fridge (2 door ) / …

Grill cracking 
Hello, I have noticed that the Grill on my catering trailer is starting to crack and the paint is just flaking away. Is there any way to treat this as …

Generator Help - Catering Trailer Business 
Hi, further to previous message, we did the charity event and it went well!! Only a couple of sausages left over which the dog loved!! Anyway, on to …

I am Starting my Mobile Fast Food Business Shortly 
Hi I have a question....possibly a silly one. I am starting my mobile fast food business shortly and have a Honda generator (petrol) Where do I purchase …

Catering Van For Sale - Griddle - Fryer - Baine Marie 
I am selling a white Ford transit catering van which I bought 2 weeks ago. Reason for sale is due to job relocation. I paid £3000 for the van but I am …

Caravan Snack Bar - On The Verge Of Starting My Own Catering Business 
Hi, I have just finished converting a caravan into a mobile snack van. I am an ex HGV driver and was fed up with standing outside a snack van in the cold …

How to Use a Generator and Gas - Mobile Catering 
hello, i have been working in the catering industry for years now and have decided to set up my own mobile catering trailer. I have done alot of research …

What about fridges/freezers at night? 
Like everyone else I would like to thank you for the effort you put in to this section. I took delivery of a starter trailer yesterday, very excited …

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 …

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 …

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 …