A panel van conversion has a lower initial cost when compared with some other styles of vehicle conversion, mainly because there is a lot of good quality empty second hand vehicles available for sale which are suitable for you to still have a bespoke catering conversion to suit your needs.
These vans are particularly well suited for navigating inner city traffic as these vans were primarily designed for delivery drivers to move goods to all locations – a suitable choice for street food traders.
It ticks all the boxes with regards to the basic requirements for a vehicle conversion and is available in different lengths and heights, so depending on your food offering or equipment required a little thought may need to be given to which one you go for.
Normally to maximise on internal space a long wheelbase, ‘high top’ panel van would be recommended but perhaps you would prefer a Medium wheelbase. Call us and let’s plan your new conversion together.
With every conversion or build we complete it is designed with the end user in mind, getting to know your way of working or what you want as the end result helps us to ensure that the product you get meets all of your needs and that it has no limitations. At the end of a busy shift – as of course you will be busy you want the quickest and easiest area to clean down and get prepared for the next day or next event and you want to be able to do this as thoroughly as possible, as with all of our builds we work hard to eliminate hard to reach areas where food waste can get in to and clean down as quickly and thoroughly so you can be satisfied to know you have had a good day from start to finish.
You must get this right, for performance, safety and certification.
It is the external that will attract you your work, first appearances matter. People will remember what food you sell but they will also remember what the van they chose to buy from looked like. Stand out from the crowd and make your shop window the best dressed.
There are so many options and ways to do this and with some careful consideration the options are endless, roof signboards and side menu boards can be fitted and shaped so that when you open you change the shape of the van.
Additional graphics or paint, so many options for you to consider and all of which we can help you with – A one stop shop for all your needs so that when you leave us you really are ready to start to trade!
Good branding and clear menus will attract more customers. The appearance of the unit and the way your food can be displayed can have a huge positive impact on your average value sale.
Did you want something that was a little quirky, if so, check out our vintage vehicles.
Worried a panel van might not be big enough, check out our GT Supa van or Supa Truck
If you are likely to trade from a single location and you have the facility to be able to park your unit long term, one of our shipping container options may work better for you
You have options when it comes to sourcing a suitable Panel Van.
(You’ll love No 11)
1, If you’re not happy with your design when it’s finished, whatever you’ve paid at that time, just ask and we’ll refund it.
2, Our products are always easy to operate, with no sharp edges or poor workmanship. If you don’t agree or you find sharp edges, we’ll fix what’s wrong for free.
3, Our design process will always identify more money-making opportunities than you planned for.
4, Your safety is our No 1 concern (actually it’s our No 1 concern only just ahead of you making profits from your unit). You’ll have every relevant safety certification when your unit is ready to leave our workshop.
5, You’ll always benefit from talking to us, even if you don’t buy from us. We’ll always give you our best advice and we won’t be too salesy (but we don’t mind if you decide to buy).
6, When we agree a completion date, it’s a drop-dead date.
7, We never skimp on the quality of materials we use. Never.
8, If you want your unit to be ready to go when it leaves our workshop, that’s what it will be, ready to go, straight to the pitch.
9, Our support doesn’t end when you get your hands on your finished product. We’re there for any help, advice or guidance you need. Just call, we’ll help.
10, You’ll realise we have to put a time limit on our guarantee against defects in parts or workmanship but we give you an industry leading no quibble full 2 years (we ask that you return the unit to our workshop)
11, We always stand behind points 1 to 10, but here’s my personal guarantee, from Gary Wagstaff, owner of the business:
“If you order a catering unit from 4Sure and there’s anything you’re unhappy about, at any time, just call me and we’ll fix it.”