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Mobile Catering Startup Guide
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Launching a mobile catering business means navigating FSA food business registration, local authority environmental health inspections, allergen labelling on every item, gas safety for LPG cooking equipment, food safety procedures based on hazard analysis principles, and street trading licence variation across councils. This guide covers business registration, food safety procedures, allergen and PPDS rules, equipment choices for trailer or van or pitch unit setups, pricing per item with realistic margin, festival and market pitch economics, and the first-90-days checklist for opening your first booked event.
Covers FSA food business registration (28 days before trading), local authority environmental health, allergen labelling for the 14 allergens, gas safety for LPG equipment, and Temporary Event Notices for licensable events
Includes a first-90-days checklist for the practical move from concept to first festival, market, or event booking
Addresses the real decisions: trailer versus van versus pitch unit, menu engineering for fast service, per-item costing, and the realities of festival pitch fees versus street trading licences
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- Business Overview
- Startup Cost Breakdown
- Regulatory Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Essential Equipment & Tools
- First 90 Days Launch Timeline
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Useful Links & Resources
- Marketing Your Business
- Financial Setup
- Finding Your First Customers
- Scaling & Growth
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Setting up as a sole trader? Start with the free UK checklist.
The free UK sole trader setup checklist covers the generic first-90-day admin: HMRC registration, VAT, insurance, a business bank account, records and pricing. This startup guide then covers the operating decisions specific to your trade.
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