Catering-van Conversions Limited

What Catering-van Conversions Limited does

Catering-van Conversions Limited is a UK private limited company (Company No. 09985442) headquartered in Peterborough that designs and builds bespoke catering vehicles, trailers, mobile bars, horseboxes, TukTuks, VW campers, Airstream-style imports, Citroën HY replicas, catering pods, and portable buildings. It claims over 25 years of industry experience and delivers end-to-end services covering concept design, vehicle sourcing, fabrication, equipment fitting, gas certification, electrical testing, vehicle wrapping, and custom lighting, with a 12-month manufacturing-defect guarantee. The company also offers 100% electric food and snack vehicles configured for ULEZ and Clean Air Zone compliance, plus short- and long-term mobile vehicle hire.

The business operates a direct, quote-based sales motion through its website, phone, and contact forms, with three disclosed pricing tiers (£10k–£20k, £20k–£30k, £30k+) and a 50% non-refundable deposit. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time bespoke conversion projects, supplemented by a recurring hire stream and portable-building sales. Customers span start-up mobile catering entrepreneurs (the primary segment), corporate brand-activation clients (Hawkstone, The Belfry, Chopstix, Knoops, Clipper Teas, St Andrews Golf Course), and educational institutions (University of Cambridge, Pinner School, Milford School). Marketing is conducted via the company's website, blog, case-study gallery, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), supported by 18 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

The company is privately owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investment, or M&A activity. It maintains a strategic preferred-supplier relationship with Gozney for pizza-oven integration and operates entirely within the United Kingdom.

Name

Catering-van Conversions Limited

Legal name

Catering Van Conversions Ltd

Website

https://cateringvanconversions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Catering-van Conversions Limited is a UK bespoke vehicle conversion company that designs and builds mobile catering vans, trailers, bars, pods and portable buildings for start-up entrepreneurs, corporate brand-activation clients, and educational institutions, primarily serving the United Kingdom from its Peterborough workshop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Catering Vehicle Conversions

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214), Motor Home Manufacturing (336213)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Catering Trucks (On-Site Service) (THAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Trailers & Towable Kitchens (THAFAHAB)

Keywords

• Bespoke vehicle conversions
• Mobile catering vehicles
• Catering trailer manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle customization
• Mobile bar conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Vehicle Conversions: One-time custom conversion services for catering vehicles, trailers, horseboxes, and kiosks. Includes full design, fabrication, equipment installation, and compliance certification. Revenue is project-based with 50% deposit upfront and balance due prior to delivery.
2. Mobile Vehicle Hire: Short and long-term hire of fully equipped and branded mobile catering vehicles for events, seasonal trading, or concept testing. Flexible rental terms from 1 week up to 3 months or longer.
3. Portable Buildings and Kiosks: Sale of flat-pack cabins, robust cubicles, and catering kiosks for permanent or semi-permanent installations in commercial and educational settings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Catering-van Conversions Limited designs and builds bespoke catering vehicles, trailers, mobile bars, vintage vans, catering pods, kiosks, and temporary hospitality units. The company provides end-to-end services covering vehicle sourcing, concept design, fabrication, equipment fitting, gas certification, electrical testing, and UK compliance. In addition to UK builds, the company imports and professionally prepares a curated range of catering trailers, HY-style vehicles, and catering pods for the UK market, with optional further customisation.

Product overview

Catering Van Conversions Limited is a bespoke catering vehicle conversion company offering over 25 years of industry experience. The company operates as a single unified offering with multiple vehicle type categories rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core product portfolio includes modern van conversions, horsebox trailers, VW campervans, catering trailers (10ft to 14ft), TukTuks, and imported units (Airstream trailers, vintage vans, Citroën HY replicas, and catering pods/kiosks). Additional offerings include portable buildings, brand activation/mobile hire services, custom lighting rigs, vehicle wrapping, and electric food vehicles. The company provides end-to-end services from concept and design through to conversion, equipment fitting, gas certification, and delivery, serving start-ups to corporate clients across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modern Catering Vans

Quantifiable outcome

• Conversion lead time: 8-12 weeks from vehicle acquisition
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GozneycoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred pizza oven supplier for mobile catering pizza trailer and van conversions. Offers Gozney Dome Gen 2 and Dome XL Gen 2 ovens professionally integrated into mobile catering environments with proper ventilation, heat protection, and gas safety compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wellhouse Leisure: UK VW campervan converter based in West Yorkshire. Comparable in vehicle conversion craftsmanship on VW platforms, though focused on leisure rather than commercial catering.
• Pickering Motor Company: UK-based VW campervan and motorhome converter. Comparable as a regional UK vehicle conversion specialist with bespoke craftsmanship focus.
• CamperKing: UK VW campervan converter offering custom and pre-built conversions. Adjacent peer sharing craftsmanship on van platforms and bespoke interior fit-outs.
• Danbury Motorcaravans: Long-established UK VW-based motorhome converter. Comparable in UK conversion craftsmanship on commercial vehicle platforms.

Direct peers

• McCann Vehicle Services: UK vehicle conversion specialist offering bespoke van and truck builds for commercial use. Comparable in offering one-off custom conversions for commercial clients.
• Summit Conversions: UK-based bespoke vehicle conversion company with similar focus on mobile catering and commercial van builds. Direct competitor in the same niche.
• Cartwright Conversions: Major UK vehicle body converter specializing in truck and trailer bodywork for commercial applications. Directly comparable as a UK-based bespoke vehicle upfitter serving commercial customers.
• Mambo Mobile Bars: UK mobile bar conversion specialist serving events and hospitality. Direct competitor in mobile bar conversions for the events and brand activation market.

Others

• Gozney: Premium pizza oven manufacturer partnered with Catering Van Conversions. Adjacent as an enabling technology partner supplying integrated oven equipment for mobile pizza conversions.

Broad incumbents

• Auto-Sleepers: Established UK motorhome manufacturer. Comparable in vehicle conversion expertise on van platforms, though serving the recreational rather than commercial catering market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cateringvanconversion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catering-vanconversions
• Instagraminstagram.com/cateringvanconversions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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