Food Hygiene Ratings for Mobile caterer in the UK

31,065 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8/5.

31,065
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
88.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.4%20,842
Good8.0%1,878
Satisfactory2.4%559
Improvement Needed0.6%151
Major Improvement0.6%143
Urgent Improvement0.1%15

There are 31,065 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 4.7/5. Currently 88.4% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Castle Point205.0/5
Cheltenham455.0/5
Chesterfield415.0/5
Chorley495.0/5
Forest of Dean505.0/5
Gedling295.0/5
Hartlepool185.0/5
Lincoln City425.0/5
Mole Valley425.0/5
North Kesteven615.0/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Islington594.0/5
Enfield874.3/5
Hillingdon454.4/5
Newham1124.4/5
Merthyr Tydfil274.4/5
Ealing1514.4/5
Derby City804.4/5
Bolton1454.5/5
Neath Port Talbot364.5/5
Barnet834.5/5

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. 88.4% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

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

There are 31,065 businesses classified as "Mobile caterer" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 23,588 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 Castle Point with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies