Custom Catering Trailers UK | A.R.Willis | VCA-Approved

CUSTOM CATERING TRAILERS | UK BUILT

Designed to Work as Hard as You Do

Choose The Right Build For Your Business

From compact starter units to high-impact showman trailers, each build is planned around your menu, equipment, workflow and trading style.

Professional Catering Trailers

Practical, custom-built trailers for street food traders, markets, events and growing food businesses that need a reliable setup built for daily use.

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Showman Catering Trailers

Larger, high-impact builds with strong visual presence, wing boards, top signs, lighting and layouts designed for busy event trading.

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Tram Style & Specialist Builds

Distinctive custom units for businesses that want character, kerb appeal and a trailer that feels part of the brand from the first glance.

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Conversions, Refits & Repairs

Van conversions, container conversions, refits, repairs and upgrades for existing units that need practical workshop support.

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Built-to-Order Trailer Packages

These example packages show complete catering trailer builds with equipment included. They are not held in stock, but can be built to order from the specification shown. If you would like changes to the layout, equipment or finish, we can quote for a custom version.

10ft Catering Trailer Package

A compact built-to-order catering trailer designed for smaller menus, market trading and first-time traders who want a professional setup without unnecessary space.

Includes:

wing boards, top sign, wall shelves, stainless steel walls, flat spotlights, 2 x 1/3 bain maries, Lincat HT3 2-burner hob, Infernus 4-burner fryer, drinks fridge, chest freezer, rice cooker, fire blanket and fire extinguishers.

Best for: compact hot food menus, markets, street food start-ups and smaller trading pitches.

Guide Price: £36,000

16ft Custom Catering Trailer Package

A larger built-to-order catering trailer with a twin griddle and fryer setup, designed for busy hot food service, stronger output and traders who need more working space than a compact starter unit.

Includes:

wing boards, top sign, stainless steel walls, twin griddle and fryer setup, with under counter fridge and freezer, drink fridge,

Best for: burgers, breakfasts, loaded fries, hot food menus, event trading and growing food businesses that need higher serving capacity.

Guide Price: £44,000

18ft Jacket Potato Trailer Package

A high-output built-to-order catering trailer designed around hot and cold service, display, storage and efficient event trading.

Includes:

wing boards, top sign, stainless steel walls, spotlights, large sinks, 4ft SMS griddle, electric Burco boiler, King Edward large spud oven, drinks fridge, undercounter fridge, SMS hot bain marie, SMS cold bain marie and glass sneeze guards.

Best for: jacket potatoes, loaded toppings, high-volume event service and hot food businesses needing strong display and storage.

Guide Price : £61,000

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How the Build Process Works

Tell us Your Plans
Lets discuss your menu, trading style, the size you need, the equipment you want and your budget
Shape the Specification
We look at your layout, workflow, storage, gas, electrics and finish.
Secure Your Build Slot
Once agreed, your deposit places the build into the workshop schedule.
Build, Test & Handover
Your trailer is built, checked and prepared for collection

Why Choose A. R. Willis?

A catering trailer is more than a box with equipment inside. It needs to support the way you prep, cook, serve, store, move and clean during a busy trading day.

A.R. Willis brings together decades of trailer manufacturing experience with real mobile catering knowledge, helping customers make practical decisions about layout, equipment, workflow and long-term use.

We build in the UK, work to the agreed specification, and focus on creating trailers that are ready for serious trading.

"Our trailer was made on time and exactly how we wanted it. Paid for itself in no time. Always get good compliments. The team at A.R. Willis do a really nice job , very friendly with good communication. You can visit the factory during your trailer build too. Highly recommended."

- John A

"They completely understand your point of view as a food trader and work with you to get your trailer just right. Their trailers are built to last. Great communication as well as second to none after care service."

- Kishen

"Since the first call all went smooth and I had the feeling I was dealing with professional and serious people. They built for me a fantastic unit, they checked every single detail and delivered the unit in the time we agreed."

- Joe

"From our initial meeting they worked with me the whole way through to get the exact look I was after. The years of experience they have guided me through the questions and queries I had. My trailer gets so much attention everywhere I go"

- Louisa T

Meet the Faces Behind your Build

A catering trailer is a serious investment, and we believe you should know who is building it. From your first enquiry through to the final handover, your trailer is handled by real people with practical workshop experience, manufacturing knowledge and an understanding of what mobile food businesses need from their unit.

Our team works through the details that matter: layout, workflow, equipment placement, storage, access, finish and long-term use. Whether you are ordering a compact starter trailer or a larger showman-style build, you can speak to the people behind the work and understand how your trailer is coming together.

Workshop visits are available by appointment during the build process.