Why Choose VRS For Your Catering Van Racking

Van racking in the catering industry plays a key role in keeping equipment organised, protected, and ready for service. Catering businesses often transport appliances, utensils, serving equipment, and stock to multiple locations. For this reason, your vehicle must support careful storage and efficient loading.

At VRS, we design each layout around how your catering operation runs. First, we review the equipment and supplies you carry daily. Next, our Design Team creates a bespoke 3D CAD layout using our modular Syncro Systems racking range. As a result, van racking in the catering industry becomes a practical solution rather than a basic storage system.

In addition, we secure every installation using durable fixing methods that withstand regular use and travel between events. Where required, we can also integrate onboard lighting and power systems to support mobile preparation areas.

Most importantly, we help you turn your vehicle into a structured, professional support space that reflects the standards of your catering business.

How Van Racking Can Benefit Your Catering Business

Catering businesses operate in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. From corporate events and weddings to street food services and private functions, timing and organisation matter. For this reason, van racking in the catering industry must do more than simply store equipment. It must support preparation, protect stock, and improve efficiency at every stage of service.

A well-designed vehicle layout reduces stress before and during events. When your team can quickly locate trays, utensils, packaging, or appliances, service runs more smoothly. As a result, setup times decrease and productivity improves.

Also, structured van racking in the catering industry helps maintain order between jobs. Instead of repacking equipment after every event, your team works from a consistent layout. Consequently, stock control becomes easier and mistakes become less likely.

Secure Transport of Catering Equipment

Catering vehicles frequently carry hot boxes, serving trays, chafing dishes, utensils, and packaging materials. Without structured storage, these items can shift during transit and suffer damage.

With carefully designed van racking in the catering industry, every item remains secure and stable. As a result, equipment arrives in good condition and ready for immediate use.

Faster Setup at Events

Event preparation often happens within strict time limits. Therefore, your vehicle layout should allow quick unloading and logical organisation.

By installing structured van racking in the catering industry, you create clear storage zones and predictable equipment placement. Consequently, your team can unload efficiently and prepare faster for service.

Improved Stock and Supply Management

Catering businesses manage multiple categories of stock, including dry goods, serving equipment, cleaning supplies, and consumables. For this reason, organised storage plays a critical role in daily operations.

Our van racking in the catering industry systems separate equipment from stock and keep items grouped by purpose. As a result, you improve visibility, reduce waste, and lower the risk of missing essential items.

Enhanced Professional Image

Your vehicle often forms part of the customer experience. A clean and organised interior reflects preparation and professionalism.

With well-planned van racking in the catering industry, your van supports your brand image and reinforces client confidence. Therefore, presentation becomes another strength of your business.

Our Previous Catering Industry Builds

We have completed a range of projects involving van racking in the catering industry for mobile caterers and event teams.

Each build begins with a detailed consultation. Then, we design a layout that supports safe transport, efficient unloading, and structured storage.

Below, you can explore real examples of catering vehicle conversions. These case studies show how bespoke layouts improve workflow and presentation.

  • transit custom racking for catering

    Transit Custom Racking for Catering

    If you agree with us that a good racking design is not just about the racking itself but also about making good use of often wasted space, we think you will like this case study for a Catering customers van.

  • ford custom for a catering van

    Ford Custom Racking for Catering

    A crew cab means you have a bit less room available for racking, however as can be seen in this case study the bulkhead opened up another opportunity for storage for this catering customer. Click read more to view the finished build in pictures

  • rear door view after racking removed from old van and installed into new van by the van racking solutions team

    Van Racking Swap Over Service

    Are you changing vans? was your racking supplied and fitted by VRS if the answer is yes then this case study is for you. Our racking systems regularly outlast the life of the van it was originally fitted to. If you are changing for a like for like replacement then its perfectly possible for us to transfer the racking. saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint. This van racking swap out service case study answers your questions.....

What Our Customers Say

We always welcome feedback from our customers to learn more about their experience and how our services have benefited their business

“5 star service from start to finish. The sales and design team helped with every step and unique requirement I had, including working out how the draws would fit and working with existing items in my van. Nothing was ever to much trouble! After ordering my items there was a massive delay in my new van arriving from Peugeot, at no point was this a issue and they just held on to my items until the van arrived. On the day of fitting they provided a professional service and ensured everything was fitted how I wanted it to be. The draws are exceptional quality and make every day at work a lot easier! Big thanks to all at Van Racking Solutions and would defiantly recommend them to anybody thinking of using them!”
Castle Veterinary Group
Castle Vets, Castle Veterinary Group
“From the moment we engaged with Van Racking Solutions their customer service and expertise has been excellent. Arriva believed it knew what they wanted but Van Racking took time to really test our requirements so that they built a van we would need. This spec was critical to a new role and approach Arriva are taking within the Engineering functional across the UK so the van had to be right to please a very demanding audience. Suffice to say what was eventually delivered was quite different from what we initially thought we wanted. In addition VRS were happy to liaise directly with the Van manufacture to arrange delivery and coordinate the work. We will be using them again in the future. See quote from one of our mastertech team who is now using one of the vans. Arriva Mastertech = Yesterday, I took delivery of my Master Tech Van and I am pleased to say I am impressed with the body-shop in the fitting of the van alongside the racking and the auxiliary electric outputs throughout the van. Without a doubt, I am exceptionally proud to be using the van in my day-to-day duties. I would like to thank you both for making this happen and your input into the van build. Steve West Head of Project & Programme Management Arriva Bus UK”
Steve West, Arriva Bus UK

“Hi James & Ashley. I’d like to thank you and your team for the excellent job your company made of fitting out our new vans. I inspected the vans yesterday, and I cannot fault the workmanship and speed of delivery from Van Racking Solutions. Once again, please thank all involved. Best regards John John Duffy Projects HCS – CS Swisslog (UK) Limited”

John Duffey, Swisslog(UK) Limited

“I am glad I came across Syncro Racking Systems via Van Racking Solutions. This is exactly what I was looking for. After making enquiries online over the weekend. Ashley, a brilliant sales rep, from Van Racking Solutions called me back first thing Monday morning and then we started talking and going through my requirements. I had made a sketch of what I wanted and collectively me, Ashley and the design team at Van Racking Solutions came up with this final design. After getting the quote for final design, I made the deposit and the racking was ordered. Despite the current pandemic and the recent exit from Europe, my racking was delivered to me in 5 weeks by Matt and one of his colleagues from Van Racking Solutions. Matt showed me all the items and how to install them, re assuring me that he is only a phone call away if I needed anything. Normal delivery times would be 2-3 weeks as I was told. All items came pre assembled and we had to just install them ourselves. I went for this option as it was most convenient for me. Me and a couple of friends installed the whole lot in a day. Really, really pleased with the racking. And finally, a big thank you to everyone at Van Racking Solutions. Thank you to Tim and the accounts team for swift processing of payments, invoices and receipts. Regards Nurool Islam Bex Property Services Ltd ”

Nurool Islam, Bex Property Servics
“We have been using Van Racking Solutions for quite a few years now, having had all of our fleet racked out to an extremely high standard, with no comebacks whatsoever. The before, and after service is second to none. They are always happy to collect and deliver our vehicles to the door and within working hours. This allows us to continue working with minimum disruption. Our inquiries and discussions are always conducted in a polite, knowledgeable and professional manner, giving us a justified feeling that our vehicles are in safe hands. Furthermore, I would have no hesitation in recommending VRS to anybody looking to have a vehicle racked out to a high (and varied/specific) specification. The standards they set are high and the end product is always top quality.”
Evolution Farm Vets
James, Evolution Farm Vets

“We have used van racking solutions on a number of occasions. We have found the process, from start to finish, to be first rate. The preparation, identifying the customer needs and in particular the standard of fit to be excellent. We have used more expensive German fittings before, which have not stood the test of time, such as these have. Will never look elsewhere going forward.”
Wilcox Wash Supplies – Verwood, Dorset

Anon, Wilcox Wash Supplies

“We would just like to say thank you once again for your quick turnaround in racking out our vans, always helpful and works are carried out with ease. Fast, efficient, friendly service!”
LDS Leak Detection Specialists – Worthing

Anon, Leak Detection Specialists

“I am writing this email to thank you for helping us installing internal shelf/ Racking system in our van. It was a great experience for begin to advice/show us around with latest updates and setting up on base of our requirements and capacity and space we could fit most of it. Sent us the price very quickly and affordable. it was about day to fit it all in completely and still looking very nice and looking professional after three or more years. It was worth investing in the racking system. Even my customers give me a big compliment when looking into my van.”
Pars Installation Ltd – Bournemouth

Anon, Pars Installation Ltd

“Hi Ashley total van racking solutions brought my racking idea to life. from my pen and paper idea to a 3D images and better ideas than my own in space saving nothing was ever any trouble with these guys. have recommended them to many other van owners who are happy with the service from them.”
J Page Electrical Services – Lowestoft

Anon, J Page Electrical Servics - Lowestoft

“To Ashley and Van Racking Services I found the service second to none. They were very efficient and nothing was too much trouble. All the items were ordered in by themselves so I did not have to worry about what was required. They gave me a date for them to install and fit all the racking. The work was carried out and pictures sent to me for my approval. The work was finished on time and to a very high standard. I have no problem in using them again.”
Canford Haulage – Poole

Anon, Canford Haulage - Poole

“We have used VRS for several years and they now fit out all of our vehicles. We have specific requirements that they accommodate very well and they are always able to adapt. The process from start to finish is very efficient, the team are always helpful, the products are quality and the finished result is always to a high standard. It’s part of our branding now and we wouldn’t go anywhere else.”
MG Drainage – Hemel Hempstead

Anon, MG Drainage Hemel Hempstead
“I am writing a testimonial concerning the service that BCP Council receives from Van Racking Solutions (VRS). VRS have designed and fitted racking on several small vans and 3.5 Ton Tippers for us. From our initial contact with James to the vehicles being delivered, the service we have received has been excellent. James has visited our depot to talk through options with our users to ensure they had the racking that is going to be best for them in their individual roles. A colleague and I have also visited VRS to discuss various lighting options for vans and James could not have been more helpful. VRS also designed individual racking solutions for our 3.5 Ton Tippers which where be-spoke to each user to aid them in the job role. The service we have received from VRS has always been very professional and I would fully recommend VRS as a supplier.”
BCP Council – Dorset
Anon, BCP Council - Poole

“I purchased a new Peugeot Expert in 2017 and was looking for something extra special to line and floor it. Van racking solutions didn’t disappoint. Very friendly service by a very professional team offering great advice and product knowledge. I’ve had many comments from impressed customers stating it’s a great advert for my job. I would always and have recommended Van Racking Solutions to many. A very satisfied Paul Henville.”
Paul Henville – Ferndown

Paul Henville, Ferndown
“I would just like to say how helpful VRS are whenever we use them, no job is to small and always happy to help us.

We will be in touch when we need our next van kitted out!”

Jackie Sherwood, Tate Technical Services

“Van racking solutions were professional from the start to finish, great product highly recommended. They have fitted out several vans and we will return.”
Canford Drains – Wimborne

Anon, Canford Drains - Wimborne

“I used VRS to provide not just the racking but a solution to our storage solution and the ergonomic of how the van would be used whilst working and to store whilst transporting, they were superb and paid a lot of attention to the detail to measure the end result was the best it could be, they delivered above and beyond our expectations and the van has been superb and has improved our efficiency and the work space no end, I ve been hugely impressed and will be returning with more vans soon.”
Pebble Racing – Guildford

Anon, Pebble Racing

“When looking at Van racking we contacted Van Racking Solutions for help. The team guided us in getting the right combination for our van, I am so impressed the van have never been so easy to find things. We are due to purchase another Van and will be getting Van Racking Solutions to design and kit out the next one. Regards, Edd”
Avanit Systems – Peterborough

Edd, Avanit Systems

Want Something Similar? Get In Touch!

If you are upgrading your catering vehicle or planning a new setup, we are ready to help.

Our team will design a bespoke van racking in the catering industry layout that suits your equipment, stock, and working style.

From shelving and storage systems to integrated power solutions, we provide everything in one place.

Contact us today to discuss your van racking in the catering industry requirements and begin your design journey with VRS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to our customers most commonly asked questions, if you have any questions not covered in the FAQ below do not hesitate to reach out and contact us.

I have not had racking before so only have a rough idea of what I want can you still help me?

Absolutely, we have a wealth of experience and our Sales and Design team are very experienced in suggesting ideas that work to help you develop the no obligation CAD design we can prepare for you.

Syncro Systems racking is fully modular therefore once we know the specification of your vehicle our design system tells us what space there is for your racking and we will work with you through the planning stage to ensure you can make the best use of the space available.

Syncro have an extensive product range and through a combination of development and innovation are continually updating ranges. We are also main dealers for Rhino, Migi, Prime Designs alongside the major players for commercial vehicle electrics and accessories.