Food Hygiene Ratings for Mobile caterer in the UK

26,322 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

26,322
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
87.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.6%17,986
Good8.3%1,705
Satisfactory2.6%542
Improvement Needed0.7%151
Major Improvement0.6%124
Urgent Improvement0.1%14

There are 26,322 businesses classified as "Mobile caterer" across the UK, inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This category includes a wide range of establishments that share similar food handling characteristics and regulatory requirements.

The average food hygiene rating for mobile caterer businesses is 4.8 out of 5. This is broadly in line with the national average of 4.6/5. Currently 87.6% of rated businesses in this category have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

Food hygiene standards can vary significantly between local authorities. The tables below show which councils have the best and worst average ratings for mobile caterer businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Adur225.0/5
Castle Point205.0/5
Cheltenham455.0/5
Forest of Dean465.0/5
Hartlepool195.0/5
Lincoln City415.0/5
Mole Valley465.0/5
North Kesteven585.0/5
Rossendale155.0/5
Stockton On Tees545.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Islington624.1/5
Enfield834.2/5
Merthyr Tydfil274.3/5
Hillingdon434.3/5
Newham1034.4/5
Barking and Dagenham434.4/5
Ealing1444.4/5
Bolton1404.4/5
Caerphilly484.5/5
Lambeth354.5/5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating for mobile caterer businesses?+

The average food hygiene rating for mobile caterer businesses in the UK is 4.8 out of 5. 87.6% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

How many mobile caterer businesses are there in the UK?+

There are 26,322 businesses classified as "Mobile caterer" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 20,522 have been rated under the FHRS.

Which area has the best mobile caterer food hygiene ratings?+

The local authority with the highest average rating for mobile caterer businesses is Adur with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies