Food trucks, trailers, stalls and mobile kitchens
Mobile Catering Gas Safety Certificate
Book an LPG inspection for the complete mobile catering setup, including the declared appliances, supply arrangement and accessible pipework. Send the unit, full appliance list, postcode and trading deadline so the right mobile-catering engineer category can be checked.
The inspection follows the complete setup
A mobile catering gas certificate is more than an appliance list
The engineer needs to understand how LPG is stored, regulated, distributed and used when the unit is operating. That means the cylinder arrangement, hoses, pipework, isolation, ventilation and every declared appliance can matter to the scope.
The record issued must match the actual checks and outcome. If an organiser specifically asks for CP44, send their wording as well as the complete unit details.
Different units need different practical details
Mobile catering setups considered
Choose the closest unit type when enquiring, then describe any conversion, fixed installation or unusual equipment that changes the layout.
Food trucks and vans
Vehicle access, fitted appliances, cylinder storage, ventilation and the normal trading setup all affect the visit.
Catering trailers
Towable units may need clear access around the external supply, internal appliances and isolation arrangements.
Stalls and temporary kitchens
Marquees, gazebos and event stalls require the equipment list, cylinder position and expected operating arrangement.
Coffee vans, bars and conversions
Converted horse boxes, mobile bars and smaller beverage units can combine compact layouts with specialist appliances.
The engineer confirms the exact scope
What may be checked in a mobile catering LPG unit
The relevant tests depend on the unit, fuel supply and appliances. The following areas may be included where they apply.
Cylinder location and restraint
Position, stability, separation, access and how cylinders are secured for use or transport.
Regulators and changeover
Regulator suitability and condition, pressure arrangements and any automatic or manual changeover equipment.
Hoses, pipework and isolation
Hose type and condition, accessible joints and pipework, isolation controls and system soundness where relevant.
Appliance operation
Condition, safe operation, stability, flame supervision and relevant safety devices for the declared appliances.
Ventilation and combustion
Combustion air, ventilation, flues or extraction interaction and safe products-of-combustion arrangements where applicable.
Record and follow-up
The completed checks, outcome and any safety-related defect or separate remedial action are recorded appropriately.
Make the normal operating setup available
Prepare the unit before the engineer arrives
A visit can be delayed when equipment is inaccessible, disconnected without explanation or missing from the quote. Tell the team about constraints before the appointment.
Make accessible
- Cylinders, regulator and changeover equipment
- Hoses, accessible pipework and isolation controls
- Every appliance included in the requested record
- Ventilation openings, flues and relevant extraction controls
Have ready
- Existing gas records or previous findings if available
- Appliance information and fuel details
- Keys, site permissions and a safe parking or inspection position
- The event pack or exact paperwork wording and deadline
Avoid preventable scope changes
Details that commonly change the visit
These are not assumed faults. They are practical points that can affect the engineer category, inspection time, quotation or ability to complete the planned scope.
Undeclared appliances
Extra fryers, griddles, water heaters or seasonal equipment can alter the category and time needed.
Different operating setup
Cylinders or appliances positioned differently from the photos may require the scope to be reassessed on site.
Restricted access
Locked compartments, blocked pipework, unavailable power or extraction and unsuitable parking can prevent planned checks.
Recent conversion work
New appliances, altered pipework or a converted vehicle should be declared rather than treated as a routine renewal.
Very short deadlines
An event date does not guarantee suitable engineer availability, travel or time for repairs and a return visit.
Mixed document requests
PAT, fire equipment and other event records are separate services and should be identified before quoting.
Price guidance before the visit
Mobile catering gas certificate cost
The final quotation reflects the complete LPG setup, the number and type of appliances, postcode, access and paperwork required.
| 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 site time |
| Multi-appliance, converted or unusual unit | Quoted from details | Layout, cylinder arrangement, access and engineer categories |
| Parts, repairs or return visit | Quoted separately | Finding, parts availability and work needed before a later outcome |
Guide prices are subject to VAT, travel and final job details. View the LPG certificate cost guide.
Plan before the next trading date
Four steps from unit details to inspection outcome
Check current feedback before sending your unit details and trading deadline
Read Upkeepone's live Google results before requesting a mobile catering LPG inspection. The feedback stays in its original context rather than being copied into selected website quotations.
Continue with the closest unit or paperwork route
Related mobile catering LPG services
Coverage follows the trader and engineer route
Areas considered for mobile catering LPG work
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 mobile catering safety guidance
Check the guidance behind the inspection
HSE: gas safety in catering and hospitalityOfficial guidance for businesses operating gas-fired catering equipment.
Liquid Gas UK: Code of Practice 24 Part 3LPG for commercial catering events, street food and mobile catering.
Questions before the engineer visits
Mobile catering gas certificate questions answered
Who needs a mobile catering gas safety certificate?
Mobile caterers may be asked for gas safety evidence by event organisers, market operators, councils, environmental health teams, insurers or site owners. The exact record depends on the unit, appliances and request, so send the wording and deadline before booking.
Is a mobile catering gas certificate the same as CP44?
CP44 is a common name used for mobile catering LPG paperwork, but it should not be assumed to describe every record or inspection. This page focuses on the full mobile catering setup; use the CP44 page when that exact term appears in the organiser or insurer request.
What qualifications should the gas engineer have?
The engineer must be Gas Safe registered and hold the categories relevant to LPG, mobile or commercial catering and the appliances in the unit. Not every registered engineer is qualified for mobile catering LPG work.
Can one inspection cover several LPG appliances in the same unit?
A single visit can often cover the connected LPG installation and the listed appliances in one unit, but every appliance must be declared before the quote. The record issued must reflect the checks actually completed and the inspection outcome.
How should I prepare my food truck or catering trailer for the inspection?
Make the cylinders, regulator, hoses, pipework, isolation controls and appliances accessible. Set the unit up as it is normally operated, bring any available appliance information and tell the engineer about equipment that is disconnected, seasonal or awaiting repair.
How much does a mobile catering gas certificate 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 layout, access, test scope, parts and remedial work can change the final quote.
How long does mobile catering LPG paperwork last?
Do not rely on a single expiry rule for every organiser, insurer or unit. Annual checking is common for commercial catering maintenance, but the inspection interval and evidence accepted should be confirmed with the organisation requesting it and the appropriately qualified engineer.
Does the gas inspection include PAT testing or fire-safety equipment?
No complete electrical or fire-safety package should be assumed. PAT, EICR, extinguishers, fire blankets, suppression systems and other event documents must be requested and scoped separately if they are required.
What happens if a problem is found during the LPG inspection?
The engineer explains the finding and whether the affected appliance or installation can continue to be used. Parts, repairs and a return visit are quoted separately, and the record reflects the actual result rather than being promised before the visit.
Which areas do you cover for mobile catering LPG 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 postcode, unit and appliance details are checked.
Start with the complete equipment list
Request a mobile catering LPG inspection
Send the unit type, full postcode, every LPG appliance, cylinder and regulator arrangement, photos, access and the organiser or insurer deadline. The team will check the correct route before confirming attendance.
An enquiry does not confirm attendance or guarantee a certificate. The unit, postcode, LPG categories, access and engineer availability are checked first.
