Guides

17 May 2026

How to get a street trading licence in Westminster — markets application fees from £96 to £260, the 50% start-up business discount, what the council requires, and tips for food truck operators.

10 May 2026

How temporary street trading licences work in the UK — one-day and short-term consents for events, markets, and seasonal trading. Application timelines, costs, and what you need.

3 May 2026

A realistic guide to starting a food truck business in the UK — startup costs from £5,000 to £50,000+, every licence you need, and the order to do things in.

26 April 2026

What food truck insurance costs in the UK — public liability, employer's liability, vehicle insurance, and how much to budget as a mobile food vendor.

19 April 2026

How to get a street trading licence in Birmingham — application windows, consent fees, where to apply, and what Birmingham City Council requires from food truck operators.

12 April 2026

Practical food safety checklists for UK food truck operators — daily opening checks, HACCP essentials, and what environmental health officers look for during inspections.

5 April 2026

What licences and certificates you need for a mobile catering business in the UK — covering catering trailers, food vans, and mobile catering units.

29 March 2026

London street trading licence fees by borough — Westminster, Camden, Greenwich, Merton, Richmond, and more. Real fees from council websites, updated for 2026.

22 March 2026

Everything UK food truck operators need to know about LPG gas safety certificates — CP44 inspections, costs, who can issue them, and what happens if yours expires.

15 March 2026

Whether you need a street trading licence to sell from private land in the UK — the 7-metre rule, council interpretations, and what counts as a 'street' under the 1982 Act.

8 March 2026

Real 2026 street trading licence costs across UK councils — Manchester £720, Bristol mobile trader £556/yr, Greenwich up to £7,950, Westminster £260 + pitch fees. Full council-by-council fee table for food truck operators.

1 March 2026

Step-by-step guide to applying for a street trading licence in England and Wales — what you need, where to apply, how long it takes, and what to do if you trade across multiple councils.

22 February 2026

Every licence, registration, and certificate you need to run a food truck in the UK — including per-council street trading licences, food business registration, gas safety, and insurance.