How does the budget affect mobile hospitality businesses?
What the 2025 Budget Means for the UK Mobile Hospitality Sector The 2025 UK Budget brought major changes for the hospitality industry, but for mobile operators such as food trucks, mobile bars, street-food vendors and pop-up caterers, the impact is more complicated than for traditional restaurants and pubs. While there are some clear opportunities, there […]
Rural Grants for Catering Vans – How Can You Secure Yours?
How to Secure a Rural Grant for Your Catering Van: The Ultimate Guide Starting a catering van business in a rural area can be incredibly rewarding, but funding the setup is often the biggest challenge. Thankfully, a number of rural business grants are available across the UK to help with everything from van conversions and […]
How Can Mobile Caterers Boost Sales Over Christmas?
How Can Mobile Caterers Boost Sales Over Christmas? Christmas is the single biggest impulse-spend period of the year and mobile caterers are right in the sweet spot: people are cold, outside, waiting in queues and already in “treat” mode. If you operate a food van, trailer or horsebox, December is not the time to park […]
Now offering lighting rigs, show your van in the right light!
Shine bright and stand out with our new lighting rigs At Catering Van Conversions we are proud to be offering new custom lighting rigs for vans, whether yours is in the process of a conversion with us or you just need the signage done separately. Using either bulb lights or LED neon lights with RGB controls, we […]
How QR Codes, VR & AI Can Supercharge Mobile Hospitality
Smarter Vans, Happier Customers: How QR Codes, VR & AI Can Supercharge Mobile Hospitality Running a catering van means thinking on your feet. Stock levels, long queues, changing weather, hungry crowds all play their part. Every extra ounce of efficiency behind the counter and every touchpoint with customers can make the difference between a stressful […]
Tiling your Catering Van Conversion
Tiling Ideas for Catering Van Conversions Designing the interior of your catering van is about more than just functionality – it’s also about creating a look that reflects your brand and attracts customers. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through tiling in catering van conversions. At Catering Van Conversions, we help […]
What to think about when buying your first food truck
What to Think About Before Buying a Van for a Food Truck It’s easy to fall in love with the nostalgia of a retro van, or be enamoured with a shiny new van, imagining it serving your signature dish at a packed festival. But before you start signing papers, here’s what to consider so your […]
Starting a Mobile Hospitality Business: 5 Key Things to Nail from Day One
Thinking of taking your food or drink dream on the road? Whether you’re planning to serve street food, pour cocktails at weddings, or dish out barista-level coffee at festivals, launching a mobile hospitality business is an exciting move! Starting a mobile hospitality business? Here at Catering Van Conversions, we’ve helped convert everything from vintage horseboxes […]
The Rise of the Experience Economy: Why Mobile Catering is Thriving
We’ve all seen the shift — from shopping to eating out, holidays to events, people today aren’t just buying things, they’re investing in experiences. Welcome to the experience economy, where moments matter more than materials — and if you’re in the food and drink industry, this shift has never been more exciting. At Catering Van […]
Why Mobile Catering Vans Are the Secret Weapon for Festival Season
When the UK festival season rolls around, there’s one thing you can count on: people are hungry. Not just for great music or sunshine (if we’re lucky), but for good food and drink that hits the spot — fast. That’s where mobile catering vans really shine. If you’ve ever been to one of the UK’s […]