Advice for mobile caterers

Water supply, waste and equipment

If you're running a mobile catering unit, you must make sure that you dispose of any waste products properly.

Bins should have:

  • tight-fitting lids 
  • disposable liners

There should also be a bin outside for litter.

Do not empty your washing up water onto the ground outside. You must empty it into a rainwater drain or road gully.

Equipment must be:

  • kept clean
  • good condition
  • made of plastic rather than wood
  • heat resistant if it is next to a cooker

Your water supply should be:

  • of good quality
  • hot and cold for both hands and equipment.
  • connected to a sink and basin

At least five gallons of cold water and 3 gallons of hot water should be available.

Do not empty your washing up water onto the ground outside. You must empty it into a rainwater drain or road gully.

Water storage containers should be cleaned properly before they are filled.

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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