Mobile catering LPG inspection enquiries
CP44 Gas Safety Certificate
Request LPG safety paperwork for a food truck, catering trailer, coffee van, converted horse box, mobile bar, market stall or event unit. Send every appliance, the full postcode and the trading deadline so the correct mobile-catering LPG route can be checked.
Quick answer for traders
CP44 is a common name for mobile catering LPG paperwork
The term is widely used by traders and organisers, but the practical requirement is evidence that the relevant LPG installation and appliances have been checked by an appropriately registered engineer. The exact record should follow the unit and the request you have received.
Do not book using only the words "CP44". Send the food truck, trailer, stall or vehicle type, every LPG appliance and the organiser's wording so the inspection can be scoped correctly.
The reason for the record changes the booking
Who may ask for mobile catering gas safety evidence?
The request may come from more than one organisation. Each can use different wording or ask for supporting documents beyond the gas inspection.
Inspection scope follows the mobile unit
What may be checked during a CP44-style LPG visit
The engineer decides the necessary tests from the unit, fuel supply, appliances and required record. The scope may include the following where relevant.
Cylinders and supply
Cylinder location, restraint and separation, regulator selection, changeover arrangements and condition of accessible components.
Hoses and pipework
Hose type and condition, joints, accessible pipework, isolation, connection quality and system soundness where applicable.
Appliances and safety devices
Appliance condition and operation, flame supervision, stability, clearances and relevant manufacturer or installation requirements.
Ventilation and flues
Ventilation, combustion air, flue arrangements and safe removal of products of combustion where these apply to the unit.
Operating arrangement
How the unit is set up and used, including LPG storage, generator interaction and practical access to controls.
Record and findings
The checks completed, the outcome and any safety-related defects or follow-up action are recorded appropriately.
Help the engineer scope the complete setup
What to send before booking a CP44 inspection
Incomplete appliance information can lead to the wrong quote or engineer category. List every connected appliance, even if you do not expect to use it at the next event.
Unit and LPG details
Food truck, trailer, stall or vehicle type; cylinder size and location; regulator or changeover arrangement; and every connected appliance.
Photos and access
Clear photos of the cylinders, regulator, pipework and appliance layout, plus vehicle height, parking, keys, gates or site restrictions.
Deadline and paperwork
The trading or event date, who is requesting the record, their exact wording and any separate PAT, fire or electrical documents.
Price guidance for a properly scoped visit
How much does a CP44 inspection cost?
The number and type of appliances, mobile-unit layout, postcode, access and record requested all affect the quotation.
| Typical mobile catering enquiry | Guide price | What changes the quote |
|---|---|---|
| One LPG appliance, pipework and appropriate record or report | From £155 | Appliance category, unit type, location and inspection scope |
| Each additional LPG appliance | From £45 | Appliance type and additional time required |
| Multi-appliance or unusual mobile installation | Quoted from details | Layout, access, cylinder arrangement and engineer categories |
| Parts, repairs or return visit | Quoted separately | Fault, parts availability and work required before a later outcome |
Guide prices are subject to VAT, travel and final job details. View the CP44 cost guide or the broader LPG certificate price guide.
Plan around the trading date
Four steps to a clearer CP44 booking
Check current feedback before sending the organiser's CP44 request
Read Upkeepone's live Google results before requesting a CP44-style LPG inspection. The feedback remains in its original context rather than being copied into selected website quotations.
Choose the unit-specific route
Related mobile catering LPG services
The unit page can help you identify the photos, access information and appliance details needed for the quote.
Postcode-qualified coverage
Areas considered for CP44 inspections
Regular work covers London, Essex and Kent. Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Sussex are considered when the right mobile-catering LPG trade is available. Other UK areas are assessed by request.
Independent safety guidance
Check the underlying mobile catering guidance
These sources help explain why the engineer's LPG and mobile-catering categories, the appliance list and the way the unit is operated matter.
HSE: gas safety in catering and hospitalityOfficial guidance for people operating catering and hospitality businesses.
Liquid Gas UK: Code of Practice 24 Part 3LPG use for commercial catering events, street food and mobile catering.
Questions before the trading deadline
CP44 certificate questions answered
What is a CP44 gas safety certificate?
CP44 is commonly used as the name for LPG gas safety paperwork requested for mobile catering units and event traders. The exact record required depends on the unit, appliances and the organisation asking for evidence, so send the wording you have received before booking.
Is a CP44 certificate a legal requirement for every food truck?
Do not assume the same document is legally required in every situation. Event organisers, councils, environmental health teams, insurers, landlords or site operators may ask for evidence of safe gas maintenance and checks. Confirm their requirement and send it with the enquiry.
Who can carry out a mobile catering LPG inspection?
The engineer must be Gas Safe registered and hold the categories relevant to LPG, commercial or mobile catering and the appliances being checked. Not every Gas Safe registered engineer is registered for mobile catering LPG work.
What mobile catering units can you consider?
Enquiries can cover food trucks, catering trailers, coffee vans, converted horse boxes, mobile bars, market stalls and other mobile or temporary catering setups. Coverage and the correct engineer category are checked from the full details.
What should I send for a CP44 quote?
Send the full postcode, unit type, every LPG appliance, cylinder and regulator arrangement, photos of the setup where helpful, access details, preferred date and the organiser, council, insurer or site deadline.
How much does a CP44 inspection cost?
Guide pricing starts from £155 for one LPG appliance, pipework and the appropriate record or report, with additional appliances from £45 each. VAT, travel, unit complexity, access, test scope and remedial work can change the final quote.
Does a CP44 inspection include fire extinguishers and electrical testing?
A gas inspection should not be treated as a complete fire or electrical compliance package. Fire extinguishers, fire blankets, PAT, EICR or other event documents need to be requested and scoped separately if the organiser requires them.
What happens if the mobile catering LPG setup fails the inspection?
The engineer explains the safety finding and whether the affected appliance or installation can continue to be used. Parts, repairs and a return visit are quoted separately, and the final record reflects the checks and outcome rather than being guaranteed in advance.
How quickly can I book a CP44 inspection?
Availability depends on the postcode, unit and appliance categories, engineer route and the trading deadline. Send the full details as early as possible. An urgent request is not a confirmed appointment until Upkeepone accepts the job.
Which areas do you cover for CP44 inspections?
Regular work covers London, Essex and Kent. Hertfordshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Sussex can be considered when the right LPG trade is available. Other UK areas are considered by request after the full postcode and job details are checked.
Send the complete unit details
Request a mobile catering LPG inspection
Send the full postcode, unit type, every LPG appliance, cylinder and regulator arrangement, photos, access and the date the paperwork is needed. The team will check the route before confirming attendance.
A request does not confirm attendance or guarantee a certificate. The postcode, appliance categories, unit, deadline and engineer availability are checked first.
