Unit + appliance list + LPG supply + trading deadline

Book the trailer inspection before the paperwork deadline

Start with the complete mobile catering setup—not only the appliance you use most. The postcode, trailer, every gas appliance, cylinders, regulator and requested record must be checked before the right LPG mobile-catering engineer can be confirmed.

Updated 22 July 2026 · UK mobile catering guide · CP44 and inspection requirements checked before booking

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The booking route

Four steps to arrange the correct mobile catering inspection

1. Identify the unit

Trailer and trading use

Send the full postcode, unit type, pitch or event use, access arrangements and the date the paperwork is genuinely required.

2. List the installation

Appliances and LPG supply

Include every connected or stored appliance, data plate, cylinder, regulator, hose, pipework and any recent alteration.

3. Match the engineer

Relevant Gas Safe categories

Check LPG, commercial mobile catering and the appliance types on the individual engineer's current registration.

4. Inspect and record

Physical checks first

The engineer inspects the agreed scope, records the condition found and explains defects or restrictions before paperwork is issued.

Clarify the document before attendance

CP44 is a record of the inspected setup—not permission to ignore changes

Ask the requester what they need

CP44 is commonly requested for mobile catering LPG installations, but councils, events, markets, landowners and insurers can set their own evidence requirements. Send the wording or form request when asking for a quotation.

A record relates to the unit, supply, appliances and scope actually inspected. Adding a fryer, moving a cooker, changing the regulator or altering pipework can require competent work and updated checks before the trailer is used.

What the visit may need to cover

The complete LPG installation—not a certificate-only transaction

The exact checks depend on the trailer and agreed scope. A quote should make clear whether it covers safety inspection and record, servicing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, repairs or parts.

Cylinders and storage

Supply arrangement

Cylinder position and restraint, locker or compartment, ventilation, changeover equipment, regulator and safe isolation.

Hoses and pipework

Condition and routing

Accessible connections, suitability, support, protection from damage, leakage checks and the effect of trailer movement.

Cooking and water appliances

Every listed item

Make, model, data plate, correct gas, installation condition, flame safeguards and safe operation within the agreed inspection scope.

Ventilation and combustion

Air and products of combustion

Permanent ventilation, appliance requirements, flues where fitted and any extraction or interlock arrangement relevant to safe use.

Controls and isolation

Emergency shut-off

Accessible isolation, valves, operating instructions and the safe sequence for closing the unit and transporting cylinders.

Testing and record

Condition found on the day

Required operational, tightness and safety checks, recorded appliances and any defect, restriction or remedial action identified.

Check the individual attending

General gas registration does not prove mobile catering competence

Fuel

LPG

The registration must cover the LPG work involved, rather than natural gas only.

Setting

Commercial mobile catering

A trailer or food truck is not the same registration scope as a domestic kitchen.

Appliances

Equipment-specific categories

Range cookers, fryers, grills, water heaters and other equipment must match the work categories held.

Ask to see the current Gas Safe ID card and check the photograph, expiry and reverse-side categories. The official Gas Safe Register can also confirm the categories attached to an individual engineer.

Make the first reply useful

Send the complete setup before asking for a date

Photographs and documents help identify the inspection scope and engineer category. They do not replace attendance and should not be obtained by disturbing damaged or unsafe equipment.

Plan for findings—not only the appointment

Do not book the first inspection on the eve of trading

Leave time for evidence, parts and remedial work

HSE says inspection intervals for catering gas equipment should reflect the equipment, its use, industry practice and manufacturer recommendations; annual inspection is a reasonable general minimum. That does not mean every document has one universal legal expiry date.

Check the event, venue, insurer or local authority evidence period and book early. A failed check, missing data plate, unsuitable component or new appliance can require further work and another visit before acceptable paperwork is available.

Possible inspection outcomes

A quotation cannot promise a satisfactory result

Acceptable within scope

Record issued

The agreed installation and appliances are recorded, together with the inspection date and any observations or limitations.

Further evidence needed

Scope cannot be completed

Missing appliance identification, inaccessible components or unclear alterations may prevent a complete decision on the first visit.

Defects found

Repair or restriction

Unsafe items may need isolation or restriction. Remedial work, parts and retesting can be separate from the original inspection fee.

Postcode-qualified enquiries

Where Upkeepone can consider mobile catering LPG work

Regular work covers London, Essex and Kent. Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Sussex can be considered when the right LPG mobile-catering trade is available. Other UK areas are considered by request after the unit, work scope, postcode and deadline have been checked.

Coverage is not a promise of attendance. Availability depends on the exact location, unit, appliances, requested work and correctly qualified trade.

If LPG may be escaping

Use the supplier's emergency route—not a routine certificate form

Keep people away and do not create an ignition source

If safe, turn off the LPG supply, extinguish flames, avoid electrical switches and ventilate the unit. Contact the LPG supplier immediately. If there is fire, immediate danger, an uncontrolled release or any doubt, leave the area and call 999.

Do not restore or use the installation until a competent person says it is safe. Upkeepone's routine telephone and contact routes are not an emergency-reporting service.

Continue with the exact requirement

Mobile catering LPG inspection and planning routes

Mobile catering LPG inspection hubCatering trailer LPG certificate serviceCP44 gas safety certificate guideMobile catering inspection cost guideOther mobile catering certificates to considerSend the trailer details and deadline

Primary UK safety sources

Check mobile catering gas duties and competence at source

HSE: gas safety in catering and hospitalityOfficial guidance covering LPG in mobile catering units, competent gas work, maintenance and ventilation.HSE: catering equipment maintenance FAQsHow inspection intervals should reflect equipment, use, industry practice and manufacturer recommendations.Gas Safe Register: commercial catering factsheetHow to match LPG, commercial mobile catering and appliance categories to the engineer attending.HSE: LPG installations inside vehiclesSafety principles for cylinders, storage, ventilation, isolation and competent verification in mobile units.

Paperwork, timing and booking questions

Mobile catering trailer gas certificate FAQs

Do I need an LPG gas safety record before trading from a catering trailer?
You must manage the gas installation and appliances so they remain safe. Event organisers, site operators, insurers or local authorities may also require a current inspection record before accepting the trailer. Ask each requester what document and inspection date they require, then book the physical inspection early enough to deal with any defects.
Is CP44 the right certificate for a mobile catering trailer?
CP44 is a commonly requested record for mobile catering LPG installations, but the required paperwork must match the unit, appliances, inspection scope and requester's rules. Confirm the document required before booking and do not treat the name of a form as a substitute for a complete inspection.
Who can inspect a mobile catering trailer LPG installation?
Use a Gas Safe registered engineer whose current categories cover LPG, commercial mobile catering and the appliance types involved. Check the individual engineer's ID card or official register entry before work starts; general domestic gas registration is not enough for every mobile catering job.
What details should I send before booking the inspection?
Send the full postcode, trailer or unit type, trading use, every appliance and data plate, cylinder and regulator arrangement, accessible hose and pipework photographs, ventilation or extraction details, previous records, alterations, access restrictions and the genuine trading or event deadline.
Will one certificate cover appliances that I did not list?
Do not assume it will. The quotation and record should identify the agreed installation and appliances. List every connected or stored gas appliance, including temporary or recently added equipment, so the engineer category, time and inspection scope can be checked before attendance.
How often should a mobile catering trailer be inspected?
HSE says inspection periods should reflect the equipment, its use, current industry practice and manufacturer recommendations, with annual inspection a reasonable general minimum for catering gas equipment. A venue, insurer or contract may set its own evidence period, and changes, damage or safety concerns can require earlier attention.
Do I need another check after adding or moving an appliance?
Tell the engineer about any new appliance, cylinder, regulator, hose, pipework or layout change before the unit is used. The altered work may need competent installation, commissioning and an updated inspection record rather than waiting for the next planned visit.
How much does a catering trailer LPG inspection cost?
There is no reliable single price for every trailer. Cost depends on location, appliance count, installation complexity, access, the required record and whether servicing, diagnosis, repairs or parts are also requested. Ask for a written quotation that separates the inspection from remedial work and exclusions.
What happens if the trailer does not pass the inspection?
The engineer should explain the unsafe or non-compliant findings and any restrictions on use. Remedial work may require a separate quotation, parts and another visit or test. Do not trade with an unsafe installation, and do not assume a satisfactory record can be promised before the physical checks.
What should I do if I smell LPG in or around the trailer?
Treat it as a possible leak, not a routine certificate enquiry. If safe, turn off the supply, extinguish flames, avoid electrical switches and keep people away while ventilating the area. Contact the LPG supplier immediately. If there is fire, immediate danger, an uncontrolled release or any doubt, leave the area and call 999. Do not use the unit until a competent person says it is safe.

Ready to scope the inspection?

Send the unit, appliance list, LPG supply, postcode and deadline

Upkeepone can check the enquiry against coverage, the relevant mobile catering LPG and appliance categories, the requested paperwork and current availability before a visit is agreed.

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An enquiry does not confirm availability, price, scope, a satisfactory inspection result or acceptance by an event, insurer, council or other requester.