Event Catering

[bigpieeater]

We are starting to do Catering at Music Events. My question is, do we go for a "Standard" van or a refrigerated van? I know some people hire fridge/freezer trailers but I am wondering if it would be better to just go for the fridge van.

 

[Idontknow]

We are starting to do Catering at Music Events. My question is, do we go for a "Standard" van or a refrigerated van? I know some people hire fridge/freezer trailers but I am wondering if it would be better to just go for the fridge van.

Sorry its not my field but wouldnt it be what the food agencies and type of food you sell that dictates the van you require

 

[bigpieeater]

Sorry its not my field but wouldnt it be what the food agencies and type of food you sell that dictates the van you require

I suppose you are right. As we will be doing meats and cold drinks, the idea of having a fridge van appeals to me. I just want to run it past those that are already doing this type of thing.

 

[platnumcn]

Still, it would be best if you would consult the food agency. They might not give you what you want, but they would be knowing what is the best thing, which would suit you.

So, go with them .

 

[bigpieeater]

Still, it would be best if you would consult the food agency. They might not give you what you want, but they would be knowing what is the best thing, which would suit you.

So, go with them .

Yes, I think I will speak to them.
Thank You

 

[vvaannmmaann]

We are starting to do Catering at Music Events. My question is, do we go for a "Standard" van or a refrigerated van? I know some people hire fridge/freezer trailers but I am wondering if it would be better to just go for the fridge van.

Was this not covered when you undertook you Basic Food Hygiene course?

 

[bigpieeater]

Was this not covered when you undertook you Basic Food Hygiene course?

I think I need to make this a little bit clearer.
I do not mean the trailer, I mean the vehicle that I will use to tow it with.
Is there anyone on here who do catering events that tow their catering trailer with a 'normal' van or would it be better to buy a fridge van, therefore the need to hire a fridge trailer is not necessary.

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Ah I see. As above - it depends on your requirements if you need a marquee,chairs,tables and food products then a normal van plus a fridge trailer would be a must.

 

[ThomasBuckland]

Hi, miles away from my business sector but both my parents are chefs and use to own a catering company so I know a little bit about this. They had a large refrigerated van and never had any problems with it, so that is what I would recommend.

 

[bigpieeater]

Ah I see. As above - it depends on your requirements if you need a marquee,chairs,tables and food products then a normal van plus a fridge trailer would be a must.

Yes, good point.
However, a certain amount of the extra equipment could go in the catering trailer.

 

[bigpieeater]

Hi, miles away from my business sector but both my parents are chefs and use to own a catering company so I know a little bit about this. They had a large refrigerated van and never had any problems with it, so that is what I would recommend.

Thank You Thomas, I think I am favouring a fridge vehicle.

 

[baguette]

A fridge van is better, you can carry extra drinks than your trailer based chiller could handle. If you get a van that you can put on eternal power, you can load it at home before you leave knowing the stock will be safe, you can then plug it and the trailer into a generator at events. Depending on the size of the chiller van, it may have a side load door, if so you coud patition that area off from the main body of the chilled area, here you could store tables & chairs etc. Hope this helps

 

[Cameron1]

Hi, I work for a company that converts vans into refrigerated vans and have supplied many vans to event caterers. Instead of operating a normal van then towing a refrigerated trailer, we can put a partition in the van which we call a mid-bulkhead so the front part of the van is refrigerated which can be accessed via the side door and the rear is left as a standard van so you can load food trays, tables, chairs etc.. The refrigeration unit can be specified with standby (a socket to plug it in to keep it operating whilst at the event as they normally draw power from a belt driven by the vehicles engine) this can be either single or three phase (single is most popular) if you need any further information or help please do let me know.

Regards

Cameron