A R Willis Catering Trailers Ltd.

A R Willis Catering Trailers Ltd. Hand-built catering trailers & container conversions since 2009. Family-run Hertfordshire workshop with 40+ years of manufacturing and operational experience.
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VCA-approved, bespoke designs. Current lead time: 12 weeks. Made in Britain. A.R. Willis Catering Trailers Ltd. specializes in custom-built mobile catering trailers and container conversions, helping food businesses launch or expand with professional, road-ready mobile kitchens. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
• Hand-built by skilled craftsmen in our Hertfordshire workshop—not mass-produced
• Family-run b

usiness with over 20 years of manufacturing experience
• 15 years operating our own fleet of 5 mobile catering trailers at major UK events (Reading, Leeds, F1 Grand Prix)
• Every trailer built to meet/exceed UK road, gas, and electrical regulations (VCA-approved)
• Direct communication with our workshop—no middlemen
• Limited builds to ensure exceptional quality over volume

WHAT WE BUILD
• Custom catering trailers (10ft–20ft, twin axle)
• Showman Range for high-footfall venues and festivals
• Container conversions for retail, pop-up shops, bars, and specialist uses
• Fully bespoke layouts, colours, finishes, and equipment

⏱️ LEAD TIME: Currently 14-16 weeks from order to delivery

📍 LOCATION: All fabrication in our Hertfordshire workshop

Contact us today to discuss your custom build.

Our team will be taking a short summer break while we recharge and spend some time with our families.Please note that ou...
28/08/2026

Our team will be taking a short summer break while we recharge and spend some time with our families.

Please note that our office will be closed from Tuesday 1st September to Friday 4th September, and we will return on Monday 7th September.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding. We look forward to catching up with you when we're back in the office.

☀️ The A. R. Willis Team

21/08/2026

Take a look inside our latest 20ft container conversion.

Built for grilling, frying and serving, this unit packs a full commercial setup into one seriously striking space.

From the cream and gold tiled interior and stainless-steel work areas to the large grill, fryers, hot holding and serving counter, every part of the layout has been built around getting food out efficiently.

And with that top sign lighting, it certainly won’t disappear into the crowd when it arrives on site. 👀

Another one rolled out and ready to trade.

Built by A. R. Willis.


Our latest container conversion has officially rolled out. 🚚Following on from the 20ft container we shared last week, th...
20/08/2026

Our latest container conversion has officially rolled out. 🚚

Following on from the 20ft container we shared last week, this unit was designed to create a flexible cooking and serving space, complete with dedicated grilling and frying stations, plenty of preparation space, and a layout built around efficiency.

A closer look is coming soon.

🎥 Full walk-through video to follow.

Nice to see the container at it new home, wishing you all the very best with your new unit 🙂😍
13/08/2026

Nice to see the container at it new home, wishing you all the very best with your new unit 🙂😍

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12/08/2026

A little while ago, we showed you this one coming together in the workshop… now it’s time for a proper look inside. 👀

This 20ft container conversion has officially reached the finish line and what a transformation it’s been.

From an empty steel container to a fully equipped catering kitchen, ready for its next chapter. Every inch has been planned around how the business will actually operate, with plenty of cooking space, refrigeration, extraction, storage and a large serving area ready for busy trading days.

There are so many details in this build that you just don’t get to appreciate from the outside, so come and have a walk through with us.

Another container finished. Another business getting ready to open its hatch and start serving.

It’s not just what we build, it’s how we build it. That’s the A.R. Willis difference.

🍂 We’re now taking bookings for our autumn/winter build slots.

10/08/2026
Another container transformation complete! 🎉We’ve been putting the finishing touches on a couple of container conversion...
10/08/2026

Another container transformation complete! 🎉

We’ve been putting the finishing touches on a couple of container conversions recently, and we’re very pleased to see this 20ft catering unit come together.

From an empty steel container to a fully fitted burger kitchen, complete with cooking equipment, extraction, refrigeration, serving counters and some brilliant finishing details. We especially love the metro tiles with the gold accents and the industrial-style lighting along the serving hatch.

There’s something very satisfying about seeing the journey from that first cut into the container to switching the lights on for the final time.

We’ll be sharing a video of this one over the next few days, as well as its almost twin container build we’ve been working on.

Thinking about your own catering container?

We’re now accepting bookings for our autumn/winter build slots, so it’s a great time to start planning your unit ready for the next trading season.

📞 01763 852000
📧 [email protected]

There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing a project come together.Not that long ago, this was simply a steel ...
07/08/2026

There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing a project come together.

Not that long ago, this was simply a steel shipping container. Today, it's a fully fitted catering unit, almost ready to start its new life serving customers.

We've been putting the finishing touches on a couple of container conversions recently, and this is one of them.

From the initial fabrication and framework through to the electrics, plumbing, equipment and final details, every stage is completed here in our workshop by our team.

We'll be sharing plenty more photos and videos of this build next week, including a closer look at the finished interior, so keep an eye on our page.

POSTITION IS NOW FILLED THANK YOUWe're Hiring – Workshop Team Members Wanted!We're expanding our team at A. R. Willis Ca...
07/08/2026

POSTITION IS NOW FILLED THANK YOU

We're Hiring – Workshop Team Members Wanted!

We're expanding our team at A. R. Willis Catering Trailers and looking for practical, hands-on people to join us in building custom catering trailers and conversions.

What you'll do:
- Woodwork & kitchen fitting
- Light metalwork (cutting, drilling, fixing)
- Installing plumbing, electrical & gas systems
- Fitting equipment and finishes
- Working alongside our welders on full trailer builds

What we need:
✔ Practical & confident with tools
✔ Experience in carpentry, kitchen fitting, or similar trades preferred
✔ Good attention to detail
✔ Reliable team player

What we offer:
✔ Competitive pay
✔ 28 days paid holiday
✔ Full training & skill development
✔ Work on bespoke, quality builds

Location: Steeple Morden, SG8 0NZ

Interested? Call us on 01763 852000 to arrange an informal chat.
or email [email protected]

Help us build the best catering trailers in the UK!

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Address

Unit 9, Wyndmere Park, Ashwell Road, Steeple Mordon
Royston
SG80NZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441763852000

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