Hi there, I am looking to start a mobile coffee van in 2026. I have done a lot of research, and I find myself going around in circles. As a complete newbie to this, I was wondering if there is anyone out there with a bit more experience to share. Like how to approach the Council re casual trading licences, the best insurance broker, how to find the right van in terms of being HSE approved. What the pitfalls to watch out for are. Also any grants that might be available for entrepreneurs.
Starting a food truck business in 2026
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Maybe some useful information in previous threads.
Starting mobile catering business
Trying to find any information on requirements (and tips of course) for starting a mobile catering business ( chip van :)). Can't seem to find anything on google that applies to Ireland. Would anybody have an idea where I could find this ?
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Food/Coffee Van on Private Land? Planning Permission?
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone knew if pitching a mobile food or coffee van on private land is acceptable or if planning application is required. The land is a commercial amenity with granted small food shop onsite at the moment. Would be grateful if anyone had any insight into this?
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Insurance for mobile catering van
On behalf of my brother who is finding it hard to get insurance for the above. It's NOT a trailer (catering trailer being pulled) so this may be the issue as it's a van, the body of which has been converted. One quote so far - 2.5k for 3rd party only, no contents cover and a €500 excess. Seems...
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The easiest route is to talk to other similar operators.
You'd be surprised at how many will chat and give advice once they know you won't be competing with them.
I see most of these are on private lands - business parks, sports clubs, pub car parks, farmers markets etc.
Very clever person set one up in their back garden that happens to open out to the entrance to Kildare town train station
You'd be surprised at how many will chat and give advice once they know you won't be competing with them.
I see most of these are on private lands - business parks, sports clubs, pub car parks, farmers markets etc.
Very clever person set one up in their back garden that happens to open out to the entrance to Kildare town train station
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Don't mean to be too negative but that is the first type of business that will go if the economy tanks. Unless, you're planning on parking outside a HSE hospital.. At the end of the Celtic Tiger loads of coffee shops went to the wall. Anything over priced and discretionary.