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Welcome to your Shipping Container Café! We transform shipping containers into cosy spaces for delicious food and drinks. Enjoy a unique dining experience with us!
Why Choose a Converted Shipping Container Café?
Opening a café doesn't have to mean high rents, long build times, or huge start-up costs. A converted shipping container café gives you everything you need - style, mobility and savings - all in one compact, powerful package.
Top reasons to choose a container café
1. Cost-Effective Set up
Shipping container cafés are significantly cheaper to build and run than traditional brick-and-mortar spaces. You save on rent, construction, and utilities - without sacrificing quality.
2. Fast & Flexible
Your café can be ready in weeks, not months. Whether you want to set up in a high street, a festival, or a food park - your container café can move with you. Its a true plug-and-play business.
3. Custom-Built to Suit Your Brand
Each container is converted to match your vision - with serving hatches, signage, lighting, electric, plumbing and interiors tailored just for your business.
4. Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
Reusing shipping containers helps reduce waste and promotes recycling. They're a greener alternative to traditional builds, with a much smaller carbon foot print.
5. Stand Out From the Crowd
Lets face it - a shipping container café turns heads. Its modern, eye-catching, and full of personality. Perfect for creating a buzz and drawing in curious customers.
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Ideal For:
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Start-up coffee businesses
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Mobile cafes & food truck alternatives
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Pop-up locations & festivals
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Business parks, events
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Eco-conscious entrepreneurs
We provide high-quality conversions with:
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Commercial-grade counters & worktops
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Built-in electrics & plumbing
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Secure roller shutters & windows
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Internal cladding & insulation
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Optional extras: coffee machines, fridges, sinks, storage, lighting & more
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Built to Last - Delivered Nationwide
All our converted cafés are made from durable steel containers, designed to handle the elements. We deliver across the UK and can help you set up on-site.
Ready to Start Brewing?
Contact us today to discuss your converted café container. Whether you're a start-up or expanding, we'll help you bring your business idea to life.
"We Don't Just Sell Steel Boxes - We Build Your Business, Your Brand, Your Space."
Recent Shipping Container Café Conversions
Take a look at some of our recently completed shipping container café conversions. Each unit has been custom-built to suit the unique vision and requirements of our clients — from stylish pop-up coffee bars and compact street food kiosks to fully equipped container cafés. We specialise in transforming shipping containers into eye-catching, functional café spaces with professional-grade finishes, plumbing, electrics, insulation, and branding options. Whether you're looking for a small mobile espresso stand or a full café fit-out with bi-fold windows and a serving hatch, we provide reliable, made-to-measure solutions. Browse our gallery below for inspiration and to see the quality of our café conversions. If you have something specific in mind — or need help designing your dream setup — get in touch and we’d love to help.
FAQs
How long does it take to build a shipping container café?
Most container café builds take 4–6 weeks, depending on the level of fit-out, equipment requirements, and custom features.
What size containers are used for cafés?
Container cafés are typically built using 10ft, 20ft, or 40ft containers, either as a single unit or combined units for larger spaces.
Can you fit serving hatches and customer windows?
Yes – we can install serving hatches, customer-facing windows, and roller shutters, sized to suit your menu and service style.
Are container cafés suitable for year-round use?
Absolutely - container cafés can be fully insulated, electrified, and ventilated, making them suitable for all-season operation.