Refrigerated vans are used by all sectors of the food industry; from the large wholesaler to the independent village butcher. Recent years have seen a significant increase in the demand for refrigerated vehicles from those sectors of the food industry. This is due in part to the stringent legal requirements introduced by the government concerning food distribution. This is also due to local high street food shops, needing to diversify their business by offering delivery and outside catering services, as we see the large major retailers move in to the area, taking trade away from these local shops.

A big increase has actually been seen in the catering industry also. Along with the booming wedding catering industry, with today’s hectic lifestyles, we have seen a significant increase in the general catering services, offering catering for corporate events, dinner parties and so on.

One of the biggest increases is in fact the sandwich delivery services. Again, with today’s hectic lifestyles and ever increasing working hours, we do not find the time to prepare lunch anymore. Sandwich shops have been quick to capitalise on this fact and want to jump on this opportunity that could bring them a lot of money. With a refrigerated vehicle, they are now delivering their sandwiches, snacks and prepared lunches around the local offices and business districts to deliver their products.

Refrigerated vehicle specialists offer bespoke conversions for all their customers needs; chilled, frozen, shelving systems for lunch time delivery vans to show all their products simultaneously. You can get chiller vans, freezer vans or used refrigerated vans from them.

Another important aspect to today business is brand awareness. Everything must look sleek, smart and modern for the consumer. Something that has not gone unnoticed by commercial vehicle and refrigeration manufactures. As well as performing efficiently, their vehicles must look the part. Gone are the days where a commercial vehicle is just a work horse; they are now modern in design and easy on the eye. It is amazing the number of customers who are looking for a refrigerated vehicle that will spend more time deciding on the look of vehicle they want, rather than its day to day practicality and use!

With the UK seeing increasing numbers of restaurants and general caterers, coupled with the fact that the majority of us struggle to find the time to cook for ourselves, one thing is for certain; refrigerated vehicles will continue to be an invaluable tool for all food companies, wholesalers and delivery firms!