Advice for mobile caterers

Building a mobile catering unit

If you are building a mobile catering unit you need to make sure it is safe to work in.

Floors should be:

  • non-slip
  • waterproof
  • without joints
  • with sealed edges
  • rounded to make cleaning easy

Walls and ceilings should be:

  • smooth
  • easily cleaned
  • joints sealed and kept to a minimum

Work surfaces and shelving should have:

  • no gaps
  • no joints
  • stainless steel or metal with rounded front edges.

Cupboards should be painted so you can see clean them properly. Gloss paint is a good choice.

The whole build should be designed to prevent pests from getting inside. We have the power to close any place which poses a risk to health.

Washing facilities should have:

  • a separate washing point for equipment and hands
  • soap
  • disposable cloths
  • disposable towels

Do not use:

  • tea towels
  • plastic bowls
  • flasks

Food and Safety

Please note: The team work on an area basis. Please include the name and address of the business you are enquiring about (if known), alternatively please provide your home address if the business address is not yet known. If you are emailing the team please provide a contact telephone number as we often need more detail in order to provide a full response to your enquiry.

Address: Causeway House,
Bocking End,
Braintree,
Essex,
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 557790

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