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A R Willis Catering Trailers Ltd.

Name: A R Willis Catering Trailers Ltd.
Address: Unit 9, Wyndmere Park, Ashwell Road, Steeple Mordon, Royston, SG80NZ, GB
Telephone: +441763852000
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Hand-built catering trailers & container conversions since 2009. Family-run Hertfordshire workshop with 40+ years of manufacturing and operational experience.
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VCA-approved, bespoke designs. Current lead time: 16 weeks. Made in Britain. A.R. Willis Catering Trailers Ltd. specializes in custom-built mobile catering trailers and container conversions, helping food businesses launch or expand with professional, road-ready mobile kitchens. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
• Hand-built by skilled craftsmen in our Hertfordshire workshop—not mass-produced
• Family-run business with over 20 years of manufacturing experience
• 15 years operating our own fleet of 5 mobile catering trailers at major UK events (Reading, Leeds, F1 Grand Prix)
• Every trailer built to meet/exceed UK road, gas, and electrical regulations (VCA-approved)
• Direct communication with our workshop—no middlemen
• Limited builds to ensure exceptional quality over volume

WHAT WE BUILD
• Custom catering trailers (10ft–20ft, twin axle)
• Showman Range for high-footfall venues and festivals
• Container conversions for retail, pop-up shops, bars, and specialist uses
• Fully bespoke layouts, colours, finishes, and equipment

⏱️ LEAD TIME: Currently 14-16 weeks from order to delivery

📍 LOCATION: All fabrication in our Hertfordshire workshop

Contact us today to discuss your custom build.

06/11/2026

FOR SALE: 2020 A. R. WILLIS CATERING TRAILER!

Looking to start your own catering business or expand your existing setup? One of our previous builds is now looking for a new home!

Originally built in 2020 as a mobile fishmonger's trailer, this versatile unit was later adapted for use as a café, serving coffees, cakes, sandwiches, salads and hot food.

With plenty of equipment already included and room for additional appliances, it offers lots of possibilities for its next owner!

✨ Equipment includes:
- Gas unit and boiler
- Griddle
- Roll-out fridge
- Upright fridge
- Additional fridge-freezer
- Freezer
- Space for additional countertop equipment

Has only been in use for approximately 18 months.

Asking price £7,500 ONO

📍 Location: Birmingham, B70 7JR

📞 Contact Joe directly: 07498 579763

You can also check out The Catch Essex on social media to see the trailer during its earlier trading days!

The current owner is selling due to a career change, so if you've been looking for a second-hand catering trailer, this could be worth a look!

Feel free to share or tag someone who might be interested!

Please note: This is a privately owned trailer being advertised on behalf of its current owner. All enquiries, viewings, condition checks and sales arrangements should be made directly with Joe.

06/11/2026

Another bespoke container has left the A. R. Willis workshop!

And this one comes with a little something extra... a rooftop deck! 👀

Designed to create a fantastic space for serving, socialising and entertaining, this container has been fitted out with some lovely finishing touches.

✨ Beautiful oak countertops
🧱 Stylish tiled walls
📺 TV menu display screens
🍸 Bespoke bar layout
🌅 Rooftop deck for that extra wow factor!

From an ordinary shipping container to a fully customised bar, it's always exciting to see these projects come together!

What do you think of this one? Would you have a rooftop bar at your venue?

Thinking about your own bespoke bar or catering container?
Get in touch and let's bring your ideas to life!

05/11/2026

We just keep rolling the orders out the door. On time and completed to customer satisfaction, 40 yrs building catering unit, helping customer with new ideas and many repeat customers , 40 yrs building catering units ,and 17 yrs as mobile caterers, no bu****it here just honest experience and knowledge .

02/11/2026

We might build them, but that doesn't mean we don't get excited when we spot one out and about!

Whether it's at a festival, market, roadside pitch or event, there's something special about seeing our builds out there doing what they were made for! ❤️

And yes, we will absolutely stop to take a picture. No shame whatsoever!

Have you spotted an A. R. Willis trailer in the wild? Tag us in your photos! We'd love to see where our builds have ended up! also share yours and be a part of our year end video

not a picture by us but still love seeing this one out and about :)

30/10/2026

POV: You're looking through your business expenses wondering where all the money went... 💸

WHY?

Looks at your brand-new catering trailer...

Ohhh, THAT'S why!

From choosing the perfect layout to picking out all the equipment and finishing touches, bringing your dream business to life is quite the journey!

But seeing it all come together? That's the exciting part!

Who's been there? 😂👇

29/10/2026

🍕Another pizza van conversion fresh from the A. R. Willis workshop!

Take a look inside this fantastic build!

🚐 Some of the features include:

🍕 Commercial pizza cooking equipment
✨ Stainless steel worktops and easy-clean interior
💨 Commercial extraction system
💧 Handwashing and sink facilities
⚡ Electrical and gas setup and generator storage
🚪 Serving hatch with fold-down counter

It's always exciting seeing a customer's ideas come together, and we can't wait to see this one out on the road serving up some delicious pizzas!

Thinking about converting a van for your own catering business?

28/10/2026

😂 When your bestie sees one of our catering trailers and suddenly has a whole business plan...

“You know what we should do?”

And just like that, you're both planning menus, choosing colours and imagining your grand opening!

Tag that friend who's always coming up with the next big business idea! 👇

27/10/2026

POV: When your new catering container looks THIS good! 😍🔥

You know you've got something special when you can't resist showing it off!

From the bold Steakhouse Burgers branding to the finishing touches, this container is built to stand out and serve up something brilliant. 🍔

We love seeing our customers' visions come to life, especially when the finished result looks this good!

Thinking about launching your own street food business or upgrading your current setup? Let's chat

26/10/2026

😂 “Just one more feature and it'll be perfect…”

We know how this goes!

One extra shelf turns into upgraded lighting, another fridge, a bigger hatch and a few more finishing touches!

But that's the fun of a bespoke build, making it exactly how you want it!

Be honest... are you the “just one more thing” type? 😂👇

Address

Unit 9, Wyndmere Park, Ashwell Road, Steeple Mordon
Royston
SG80NZ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441763852000

Website

http://www.arwilliscateringtrailers.co.uk/

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