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Finance for Street Food Trucks & Mobile Caterers
- £10k to £2mil. 3 months to 6 years.
- Business Loans & Asset Finance.
An Experienced Finance Partner in the Street Food and Catering Sector
Portman has been providing business finance to the street food and mobile catering sector for nearly 20 years. From funding simple coffee vans to large scale trailers and event catering firms, we understand that vehicle and equipment choices affect speed of service, quality of food, your ability to diversify, your stress levels and ultimately your profit margins.
Whether it’s 10k for a used trailer on ebay, £20k for a brand new airstream from Trailer Kings or a full on business buy-out for £100k+, we know our flat top from our hot hold. For business loans, vehicle or asset finance, choose an experienced partner to fund or expand your food truck or catering business.
Finance for street food & mobile catering businesses
- Asset Finance – Designed for high-value purchases and essential equipment
- Business Loans – Great for projects or operational costs
- Commercial Vehicle Finance – Get your new truck, trailer or car, new or used
- Merchant Cash Advance – Repay as a percentage of card transactions
- Tax Loan & VAT Loans – Spread the cost of tax obligations
- The Growth Guarantee Scheme – Government-backed loans
How we support the hospitality sector
- Fund any type of venture – Borrow £10k to £2mil
- Greater chance of acceptance – Access to over 45 lenders plus own funds
- We save you time – Fast decisions and funds in as little as 24hrs
- We’ll do the admin – Your account manager will do the paperwork
- Flexible repayment schedules – Terms from 3m to 6yrs
- Rates and solutions tailored to you – We cater for a wide range of circumstances
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How We’ve Helped Street Food & Catering Businesses…
Expansion Finance
Street Food Hall | Birmingham
Finance amount: £250,000
Term: 60 months
Purpose: We worked with this Birmingham-based street food hall to provide funding for a fit-out of their new site, allowing them to expand their space and increase capacity, ultimately helping them to meet growing customer demand.
Seasonal Cash Flow Loan
Street Food Truck Company | London
Finance amount: £100,000
Term: 60 months
Purpose: This loan was used to bridge a seasonal gap where demand was lower, to help the business stay well-positioned for its more popular summer months.
Equipment & Stock Finance
Private Hire Pizza Van | Manchester
Finance amount: £47,000
Term: 24 months
Purpose: This mobile pizza business is busiest in the summer, so we helped them secure funding to upgrade their equipment and build up stock ahead of the season, ensuring they were ready for high demand.
Meeting High Demand
Food Truck Hire | London
Finance amount: £100,000
Term: 18 months
Purpose: This fast-growing food truck business needed funding so they could meet a surge in demand that they were struggling to facilitate organically. The funding allowed them to take opportunities and meet customer demand whilst maintaining a consistently good service.
Large Upcoming Costs
Deli Van & Events Catering Company | Peterborough
Finance amount: £26,000
Term: 11 months
Purpose: The funding was used to pay suppliers and manage upcoming financial obligations. This helped the business to improve cash flow and continue operating efficiently without the disruption of large costs.
Popular Uses of Finance in Street Food & Catering
Cooking and catering equipment
Equipment such as commercial coffee machines, fryers, ovens, grill plates, hot holds and refrigeration units can all be covered with asset finance, getting your business off to a flying start with the right gear.
Food trucks and vehicles
New or used, converted truck, trailer or delivery van, the right catering vehicle combines practicality with standout, becoming part of your brand. Vehicle finance is a good option, particularly for new start businesses.
Buying a business
If you’re buying an existing business, an unsecured loan could be a good option to get you up and running. Its also possible to include funds for your own marketing and staff costs.
