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A food truck risk assessment is a legal requirement for mobile catering operators in the UK. It covers fire safety from cooking equipment, LPG gas hazards, burns and scalds, manual handling, electrical safety from generators, and food preparation risks. Anyrisks generates a complete, UK-compliant food truck risk assessment in minutes — describe your truck, equipment and pitch locations and we'll produce the document you need for local authority registration, event applications and insurance.
Used by food truck operators, street food traders and mobile catering businesses across the UK
🔥 Using deep fryers, grills or LPG gas equipment? Mention it — we'll include fire safety controls, gas safety procedures, ventilation requirements, and first aid for burns that satisfy event organisers and local authority inspectors.
Legal requirements for food truck operators
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all employers and self-employed persons to conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for their work activities. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, specifically Regulation 3, require you to assess the risks to employees, customers and the public arising from your food truck operation.
For food trucks, this means documenting how you will manage risks from fire (cooking oil, gas equipment), burns and scalds from hot surfaces and liquids, manual handling of heavy stock and equipment, slips and trips in confined working spaces, electrical hazards from generators and appliances, and LPG gas safety. Event organisers, local authorities and insurance providers expect to see a written risk assessment as part of your pitch application or registration.
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 apply to LPG installations in food trucks. If you use gas equipment, your installation must be checked annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer and your risk assessment must document safe storage, ventilation, leak detection and emergency procedures. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that portable generators, RCD protection and electrical appliances are maintained to prevent danger.
If you employ staff, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment and appropriate fire precautions including extinguishers, fire blankets and escape procedures. Even sole traders must complete a risk assessment if they employ anyone, even casually — and most event organisers require one regardless of staffing.
How it works
1. Describe your operation
Tell us your menu type (burgers, pizza, coffee, etc.), cooking equipment (griddle, fryer, oven), power source (mains, generator, gas), typical pitch locations (street, festivals, private events) and staffing. The more detail, the more specific the assessment.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant food truck risk assessment covering fire safety, gas hazards, burns, manual handling, electrical safety and all relevant regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Gas Safety Regulations 1998.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and editable Word document. Submit it with pitch applications, hand it to event organisers, share it with your local authority environmental health officer, or file it for insurance and compliance purposes. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every food truck risk assessment is written in full — covering all health and safety hazards specific to your mobile catering operation.
Fire risk from cooking oil, grills, fryers and open flames
LPG and propane gas safety — storage, connections, ventilation
Burns and scalds from hot surfaces, liquids and steam
Manual handling of stock, gas bottles, water containers
Slips, trips and falls in confined truck spaces
Electrical safety — generators, RCD protection, appliances
Food preparation hazards — cuts from knives, cleaning chemicals
Working at height when opening serving hatches or awnings
Lone working at remote pitch locations
Public interaction and crowd management at busy events
Vehicle safety when towing or driving to pitches
Weather exposure — wind, rain, extreme temperatures
Emergency procedures and first aid for burns
Compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Works for
From burger vans to coffee carts, Anyrisks covers every type of mobile food operation.
What customers say
"Event organisers always ask for a risk assessment before approving your pitch. Anyrisks gave me something professional that covered my gas fryers, generator and lone working — accepted first time every time."
James P.
Burger truck operator, Manchester
"I work festivals all summer and needed something that covered fire safety and LPG properly. Anyrisks included everything the HSE and event safety officers want to see. Saved me hours."
Claire D.
Street food trader, Bristol
"My local authority environmental health officer was happy with the assessment and it's now part of my standard pack when applying for new pitches. Worth every penny."
Raj K.
Coffee van owner, Birmingham
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers fire, gas, electrical and manual handling | ✓ | ✗ |
| References Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | ✓ | ✗ |
| Includes Gas Safety Regulations 1998 compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tailored to your specific menu and equipment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accepted by event organisers and local authorities | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need separate assessments for different pitches or events?
A single comprehensive food truck risk assessment covers your core mobile catering operation — food preparation, cooking equipment, LPG safety, generator hazards. If you operate at significantly different venues (e.g. music festivals vs street pitches), mention all venue types and we'll incorporate controls for each. Most operators use one assessment and review it annually or when work changes.
Does it cover LPG and propane gas safety?
Yes — mention your gas equipment (bottles, regulators, hoses, appliances) and the assessment will include gas safety controls, ventilation requirements, leak detection procedures, and compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
What about food hygiene and allergen controls?
Food truck risk assessments cover health and safety hazards (fire, burns, cuts, manual handling, electrical safety). Food hygiene and allergen management are separate compliance areas governed by the Food Safety Act 1990 and Regulation (EU) 178/2002 (retained UK law). Mention food prep activities and we'll include COSHH (cleaning chemicals) and burn/scald hazards, but you'll also need a food safety management system (often based on Safer Food Better Business) for your local authority registration.
Does this satisfy my local authority and event organisers?
Yes — event organisers and local authority environmental health officers expect a written risk assessment as part of your pitch application or registration. Anyrisks produces a professional, regulation-referenced document in the standard format accepted across the industry.
Can I use it if I have employees or work alone?
Yes — describe your staffing (working alone, with one other person, or with a team) and the assessment will be tailored accordingly. If you work alone, lone working controls including emergency procedures and communication methods will be included.
Does it cover electrical safety for generators and appliances?
Yes — mention your power source (mains hook-up, generator, battery) and electrical equipment (fridges, lighting, card machines) and the assessment will include electrical safety controls, RCD protection, cable management, and compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe your food truck operation — menu type, cooking equipment, pitch locations, staffing — and Anyrisks produces a complete, UK-compliant risk assessment instantly.
What if I add new equipment or change my menu?
Review and update your risk assessment whenever you introduce new cooking equipment, change your menu significantly (e.g. adding deep frying), or move to substantially different venues. Generate a new assessment with the updated details — it takes 2 minutes and costs £29.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment? · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · Risk Assessment Generator