The Complete Buyer's Guide to Catering Vehicles
Everything you need to know after purchasing your first food van — from registration to trading. Save hours of research with our comprehensive guide.
- ✓10 chapters covering all requirements
- ✓Costs and timelines for each step
- ✓Provider recommendations
- ✓Quick reference card for your van
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What's Inside
10 comprehensive chapters covering everything from legal requirements to finding your first pitch
Before You Start Trading
Complete checklist with timeline and costs
Food Business Registration
Free registration process explained
Food Hygiene Certificate
Where to get certified for £10–25
Food Safety Management
Free SFBB pack from the FSA
Gas Safety Certificate
CP44 requirements and how to find engineers
Street Trading Licence
Council rules and alternatives
Insurance Requirements
What you need and where to get it
Finding Pitch Locations
Industrial estates, pubs, private land
Events & Festivals
Where to find them and how to apply
Useful Resources
Official links, apps, and communities
"This guide saved me weeks of research. Everything I needed to know about getting started was in one place."
— First-time van owner, Birmingham
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