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Explore expert articles, how-to guides, and product advice covering all types of catering equipment for mobile food vans, trailers, street food traders, cafés, and commercial kitchens. Our content helps new and experienced operators choose the right LPG fryers, griddles, coffee machines, sinks, generators, and essential mobile catering appliances—plus installation and safety tips.

Roller Grill HDS60 hot dog steamer and RG90 hot dog roller grill side by side for mobile catering

23 Sep

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Hot Dog Steamer vs Roller Grill: Which for Mobile Catering?

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September 23, 2026

Steamer, roller grill or warmer? Compare four hot dog machines from £340 by output, power draw and the pitch they suit.

Blue Ice Spaceman S60 gravity-feed frozen yoghurt machine, 550 servings per hour, single phase, non-pasteurised for live cultures

15 Sep

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Frozen Yoghurt Machines UK: Gravity vs Pump, Pasteurised vs Live-Culture (2026)

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September 15, 2026

Live-culture frozen yoghurt should not go in a pasteurising machine. Gravity vs pump feed, pasteurised vs live-culture, and which Blue Ice model fits your site.

Blue Seal FastFri FF18 propane fryer, single tank twin basket free-standing unit

12 Aug

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Blue Seal FastFri FF18 Propane Fryer Review: 18 Litres, 25 kW, 400 mm Wide

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September 4, 2026

A hands-on look at the Blue Seal FastFri FF18 propane fryer for UK mobile catering: verified specs from the manufacturer sheet, sizing, running costs and how it compares.

Commercial gas salamander grill melting cheese on burgers in a UK food van, chef reaching in with tongs

10 Aug

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Best Gas Salamander Grill for Mobile Catering UK: 4 Models Compared

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August 10, 2026

In 30 seconds: Four gas salamander grills are stocked, from £1,099 to £2,399.For a food van or trailer, the Falcon Dominator Plus G3...

Caterer fitting a propane burner injector to a stainless steel commercial hob with an orange LPG cylinder behind, UK food trailer

10 Aug

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LPG vs Natural Gas for Mobile Catering: Why Propane Wins

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September 4, 2026

In 30 seconds: Mobile catering in the UK runs on propane. There is no mains natural gas pipe at a pitch, a festival field or a layby...

Commercial propane oven range burning in a UK mobile catering trailer, six burners lit under pans

06 Aug

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Best LPG Oven for Mobile Catering UK: Propane Ranges Compared

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September 3, 2026

Seven propane oven ranges compared on kW, weight and trailer fit, with every spec read off the manufacturer manual.

Greengear LPG generator cold weather operation guide — rated to −10°C for UK winter mobile catering

28 Jul

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Will My Greengear Survive a UK Winter? Cold-Weather LPG Generator Operation (2026)

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September 4, 2026

In 30 seconds: Yes — every Greengear generator is rated to operate from −10 °C to +40 °C. A normal UK winter sits comforta...

19 kg and 47 kg propane cylinders compared for LPG generator run time in UK mobile catering

21 Jul

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How Long Does an LPG Cylinder Last? 19 kg vs 47 kg Run-Time Calculator

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September 4, 2026

How long does an LPG cylinder last on a generator? A 47 kg cylinder runs a 5 kW Greengear for about 47 hours at half load. Work out your own run time with our free 19 kg vs 47 kg calculator.

Greengear LPG generator troubleshooting guide cover — oil sensor, 5-second crank rule, frost is normal, propane only

17 Jul

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Greengear LPG Generator Won’t Start: Troubleshooting & Spares (2026)

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September 4, 2026

In 30 seconds: Most Greengear no-starts come down to five things: switch position, low oil, an empty propane cylinder, a dirty air f...

Greengear LPG generator servicing and maintenance schedule guide — oil change intervals, air filter cleaning and spark plug care for UK mobile catering

14 Jul

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Greengear LPG Generator Servicing & Maintenance Schedule (2026)

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September 4, 2026

The full Greengear LPG generator service schedule from the official manual: daily checks, the 20-hour first oil change, 50-hour filter cleans, spark plug care, warranty and UK spares.