Events & Festivals
Festival & Event Kitchen Hire
Catering trailer hire, mobile kitchen units and food truck hire for UK festivals and events. This guide explains the different unit types, what they typically cost, and how to find and contact suppliers for your event.
What can you hire for your event?
Catering Trailers
Towable, self-contained kitchen units with cooking, prep, and serving areas. Ideal for festivals, markets, and outdoor events.
Mobile Kitchen Units
Larger modular kitchens for high-volume catering. Fully equipped with industrial ovens, fryers, and cold storage.
Food Trucks
Branded or unbranded food trucks available for hire. Great for street food events, corporate days, and weddings.
Pop-Up Kitchens
Temporary kitchen setups for short-term events, private parties, and one-off occasions. Quick to install and remove.
Finding event & festival catering
FindAKitchen helps people who've lost their kitchen to a renovation, flood or fire, and businesses that need to keep cooking through a refit. We don't arrange one-off event catering.
For a festival, party, wedding or corporate event, the quickest route is to search directly for “event or festival catering kitchen hire” or “catering trailer hire” in your area, then contact those suppliers yourself to check availability, capacity and pricing for your dates.
If instead you run a business that needs a temporary commercial kitchen during a refurbishment, see our commercial kitchen hire page.
How to source an event kitchen
Work out what you need
Decide on the unit type, the number of covers, your event dates and location, and whether the site has mains power or needs a generator.
Search for suppliers
Search online for event or festival catering kitchen hire, catering trailer hire, or food truck hire in your area, and shortlist a few suppliers.
Contact suppliers directly
Get in touch with the suppliers yourself to confirm availability, pricing, permits and delivery for your dates — then book directly with them.
Common questions about event kitchen hire
How far in advance should I book a festival kitchen?
For peak festival season (June–August), book at least 8–12 weeks in advance. Popular units sell out fast. For spring and autumn events, 4–6 weeks is usually sufficient. Contact providers early to secure your preferred dates.
What power supply do event kitchens need?
Most mobile kitchen units and catering trailers run on LPG gas for cooking and a standard 13A or 32A electrical supply for fridges and lighting. Many providers offer generator packages if your event site has no mains power.
Can I hire a catering trailer for just one day?
Yes — most providers offer single-day hire for one-off events such as weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Minimum hire periods vary by provider, so check when requesting a quote.
Do I need any permits or licences to use a mobile kitchen at an event?
You may need a temporary event notice (TEN), food hygiene certification, and public liability insurance depending on your event type and local authority. Your provider can advise on requirements, but responsibility for permits typically sits with the event organiser.
How much does festival kitchen hire cost?
Costs vary widely depending on unit type, hire duration, and delivery distance. Catering trailers typically start from £200–£500 per day, while larger modular kitchen units can cost £1,000+ per week. Contact several event catering suppliers directly to compare quotes.
Lost your kitchen, rather than catering an event?
FindAKitchen is built for households left without a kitchen by a renovation, flood or fire, and for businesses keeping things running through a refurbishment. For one-off events, search for event catering suppliers and contact them directly.
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