Running a café or kiosk from a modular building

A modular café or kiosk can have you trading in weeks. The key is planning equipment, services and approvals before the building is made.

Layout and equipment

List your equipment first: coffee machine, fridges, freezers, ovens, sinks. The layout and power supply are designed around it.

Coffee machines and freezers draw a lot of power, so the supply needs checking early. You'll need hand-wash and wash-up sinks with hot water.

Food businesses must register with their local authority before trading. Wipe-clean finishes and the right sinks make inspections straightforward.

Most new kiosks and cafés need planning permission, especially on public land or near roads. Landlords may also need to approve.