Dimensions
The dimensions for our standard sampling vans are L: 6.3m x H: 2.75m x W: 1.95m.
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Do you need a practical, all-purpose catering vehicle for your next campaign? Our sampling van hires have you covered.
With bespoke kitchen counters, and appliance options including built in ovens, griddles, fryers, microwaves, refrigeration and running hot water, our Lo-Loader and Citroen Relay vans are perfect for both sampling and full catering activations.
As well as providing a fully branded sampling van, we give you total flexibility to run longer-term campaigns your way. We can fulfil your food sampling requirements for the length of your activity, and we can even provide chefs to create your delicious recipes.
While fantastic for food and drink, these vans work equally well supporting product launch and sampling activities across the beauty, fashion, health and wellness and technology industries.
Below is a sample of some of our projects. Each image leads to a mini gallery.
For longer term campaigns, we can supply you with the following for the length of your activity:
If you would like to purchase a branded sampling van as a more permanent fixture for future campaigns, you can!
We can source and convert the van according to your specification, so it can be completely transformed with all the appliances you need.
Does your campaign have a lot of moving parts? Why not check out our Costs and Services Guide for a more specific explanation of how we can support all aspects of your campaign.
A weekend activation in a city centre for food sampling typically includes:
We can also provide video and photography support, as well as staffing, full catering fit outs, and product fulfilment.
Our budget calculator can provide approximate costings for the length of the activation you have in mind.
Try it out today, and be sure to check out our additional support services.
The dimensions for our standard sampling vans are L: 6.3m x H: 2.75m x W: 1.95m.
Our standard vans for catering and sampling fall within 3.5 tonne restrictions.
A logistics package including driver is available, and we also have limited self-drive options.
With modern bespoke interiors including wooden counters and storage for products, lo-loader van hires are a fantastic space for mobile sampling.
Our lo-loader and Citroen Relay van hires contain everything from ovens to chiller fridges - perfect for distributing food samples.
Whether you’re launching a new menu or a perfume, create a buzz and generate awareness by showcasing your latest products to the public.
For our, Citroen Relay and Lo-loader van hires we would recommend two to three people work within the catering space. However, you can have as many promotional staff outside the van as you like, helping to distribute samples!
If you’re planning to use the van for giveaways and product sampling, three to four people can work comfortably from the van.
Set up time for sampling or catering events depends on the appliances you require. If you have packaged food and drink or other products to give away throughout your activity then you can be up and running in a matter of minutes!
We can provide professional catering staff including chefs for full catering activations.
If you are planning a city-centre sampling activity then we can supply promotional support staff to draw a crowd and distribute your samples and giveaways.
Alternatively, if you need help with managing the event, our campaign managers can be on hand to guide you through the set up and breakdown for the length of your activity.
We understand that unexpected obstacles can occur on the day of an event – even with careful planning! Our staff are highly experienced in events and are active problem solvers so can quickly adapt to or help resolve any challenges that occur.
Feel free to book a 15-minute consultation with our team to discuss how we can help build your campaign.
Yes, we can! Just let us know your requirements and how many servings you’re looking to provide each day of your campaign.
We’ve supplied everything from tea & coffee, to bacon rolls, ice cream and vegan burgers to ensure that our clients can win the hearts (and stomachs!) of their audience.
Other than the standard worktops and appliances (ovens, microwaves, hot running water etc), additional kitchen equipment can be hired in-house including: