Spread the cost of mobile catering trailer from £7,200 to £45,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance;
Yes, mobile catering trailers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £7,200 to £45,000, and most deals are written over 24–72 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£7k – £45k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £25k
Rates From
7.3% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical mobile catering trailer price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £20,000: a 10% deposit of £2,000, then 48 monthly payments of £422 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £22,256, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level catering trailer | £7,200 – £11,000 | Entry-Level Catering Trailer |
| Mid-size twin-axle catering trailer | £15,000 – £28,000 | Twin-Axle Catering Trailer |
| Large bespoke show trailer | £30,000 – £45,000 | Bespoke Show Trailer |
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Mobile catering trailer equipment qualifies for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in year one, up to £1,000,000. HP allows capital allowances. Lease payments are fully deductible against profit.
Catering trailers appeal to operators who want a mobile kitchen without needing a dedicated van, since the trailer can be towed by a vehicle the business already owns and stored separately from it. Entry-level trailers are within reach of many first-time traders without finance at all, while twin-axle and bespoke show trailers cost enough that most operators spread the payment. Trailers depreciate faster than fixed kitchen equipment and hold roughly a third to two-thirds of their value after a few years of active trading, which lenders factor into the rate and term they offer.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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