About our catering vehicle insurance
If you run a mobile catering business, you’ve got enough on your plate without worrying about your insurance. Whether you serve barista coffee from a converted camper, run a mobile street food kitchen from your trailer, or sell sweet treats from a vintage ice cream van, we’ll sort cover that protects your livelihood properly.
At Abbeyfields Insurance, we’ve been arranging insurance for all kinds of catering vehicles for years. Our brokers understand that your catering vehicle isn’t just for transport. It’s your workspace, your equipment store and the engine of your business. With decades of experience in this specialist niche, we’ll build your policy around your catering vehicle and the way you use it, to keep the wheels of your business moving, wherever the road takes you.
Why do you need catering vehicle insurance?
If your business operates from a motorised catering vehicle, having dedicated catering van insurance is essential. Standard van insurance isn’t designed for catering vehicles. If your oven, coffee machine or generator is damaged in an accident, you could be left without the tools you rely on to trade.
Our specialist catering vehicle insurance protects the vehicle you operate from and the equipment you’ve invested in, whether it’s permanently fitted or portable.
Whatever your business looks like, we’ll arrange cover that reflects the way you use your catering vehicle and the equipment you carry. We make it easy to protect your catering van against accidents, loss or damage, so you can focus on delighting your customers with great food and drink.
Why get your catering vehicle insurance through Abbeyfields?
Whether you’re a wedding or event caterer, street food vendor, mobile coffee van operator, ice cream van owner or pop-up food service, we can help you protect your catering vehicle(s). Our experienced brokers underwrite policies on behalf of the UK’s leading specialist insurers, and our admin fees are among the lowest on the market. Your catering van insurance policy can include:
- Fully comprehensive cover
- Flexible driver options
- Glass and windscreen cover
- Equipment cover (ovens, fridges, coffee machines, etc.)
- Cover for multiple catering vehicles
- Legal expenses (optional)
- Breakdown & recovery (optional)
If your catering vehicle is a classic, you can insure it at an agreed value at no extra cost and update it whenever you need to. If it’s written off after an accident, you’ll receive that pre‑agreed settlement, minus your policy excess. If it needs work after a claim, you can choose your own specialist repairer to ensure it’s returned to its pre‑claim condition. And if your catering vehicle is a new purchase, we can mirror or match your existing no-claims bonus.
Why choose Abbeyfields for your catering vehicle insurance?
Abbeyfields is an independent, family‑run broker with vast experience in insuring specialist commercial vehicles. When you call us, you’ll speak directly to someone who can help you get the right cover straight away. Here’s what you get when you choose to insure your catering vehicle with us:
Decades of expertise
Personal service from people who understand how important your vehicle is to your business
Tailored policies built around how you use your catering vehicle
Strong relationships with leading UK insurers
Fast, friendly support whenever you need us
Help with your claims from start to finish
Competitive premiums
Simple, hassle‑free policy updates whenever your circumstances change
Frequently asked questions
Check out our FAQs below. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch. We’ll be happy to help.
Yes. A catering vehicle carries equipment and fittings that standard van insurance isn’t designed to cover. Hot appliances, generators, refrigeration and serving hatches all introduce risks that need specialist protection. Catering vehicle insurance makes sure the vehicle you trade from and the equipment you rely on are properly covered.
Yes. If you run more than one vehicle, we can arrange flexible multi‑vehicle insurance to keep everything under one policy. It’s a straightforward way to manage your cover if your catering business operates a small fleet or runs different setups for different events.
Not as standard. Catering vehicle insurance covers the vehicle itself and the equipment inside it. If you need public liability for serving food or working at events, we can help you arrange this separately, so your business has the right protection in place.
Yes. Your equipment can be included as part of your vehicle’s insured value, provided it’s permanently fitted. Just let us know what equipment you have, and we’ll make sure it’s accounted for in your policy.
Yes. We work closely with caterers in the wedding and event industry and understand the pressures that come with last‑minute venue changes, tight schedules and seasonal peaks. Whether you run a prosecco van, a vintage food truck or a full mobile kitchen, we can arrange flexible, reliable cover that keeps your vehicle ready for busy event days.
If you’re already insured with our sister company, Wedding Insurance Group, we can manage all your policies with us to keep everything simple and under one roof. Just let us know what you have in place, and we’ll talk you through the options.
Get your catering vehicle insurance quote today
Just call our friendly, expert team on 0121 655 3420, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, or leave your details using our form and we’ll call you back as soon as we can. We’ll discuss your business needs, explain your options and build a policy that protects your vehicle and your livelihood.
