Festival Season 2025
Festival & Event Kitchen Hire
Compare catering trailer hire, mobile kitchen units and food truck hire for UK festivals and events. Nationwide delivery from trusted commercial providers.
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.
Event & festival kitchen providers
Commercial kitchen hire providers covering UK festivals, events, and outdoor catering.
Algeco
National (part of Modulaire Group)
Massive corporate entity
Big Kahuna
UK-wide
Dry-hire empty catering trailers (4m units)
Ebbie's Kitchen Hire / Catering Trailers 4 Hire
Somerset
Film/TV speciality
Jongor Hire
Bristol
Only UK temp kitchen meeting ANSUL fire suppression guidelines
MKL / Mobile Kitchens Ltd
Surrey
Container-based (explicitly not trailers)
Mobile Kitchens Scotland
Scotland
Scotland-only focus
On-Site Kitchen Rentals
Lancashire
7+ domains (most in industry)
PKL Group
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Market leader by fleet size
Premier Catering
UK-wide
Modular and trailer kitchens for businesses
Premier Catering / Commercial Kitchen Company
Lancashire
Manufacturing primary, hire secondary
Rolling Stock
Sussex
Vintage-styled catering trailers
Temporary Commercial Kitchens / Temporary Kitchens / Catering Trailer Hire
Multi-site (London, Leeds, Kent, Edinburgh)
10+ sister domains
Temporary Kitchen Rental
Unknown
POSSIBLE NEW DISCOVERY
Temporary Kitchens
London / Leeds
London and Leeds based
Trailer Tech UK
Wales
Welsh manufacturer
How to book a festival kitchen
Browse & compare
View all commercial kitchen hire providers in one place. Filter by unit type, coverage area, and availability for your event dates.
Request a quote
Contact providers directly with your event details — dates, location, expected covers, and power requirements. Get tailored pricing.
Confirm your booking
Choose your preferred provider, confirm dates, and arrange delivery. Units are delivered and set up on-site before your event.
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. Request quotes from multiple providers below to compare.
Need a permanent commercial kitchen solution? See our commercial kitchen hire page.
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