Looking to buy a coffee truck in Ireland? Focus on a road-legal, HSE-compliant build that can pass inspection and trade immediately. Prioritise a 3.5t LWB box van (B licence) with CVRT cert, service history, and payload ≥900kg after conversion; insist on Safe Electric (RECI) and RGI gas certs, stainless washable surfaces, handwash sink with mixer (40–60°C), separate pot-wash, potable fresh tank 80–120L and waste tank 15% larger. Power it with a dual‑fuel espresso machine (e.g., LPG + 12V) or a 5–7kVA super‑silent generator; for battery systems, specify a 48V LiFePO4 bank 200–400Ah, 5kW inverter/charger, 16A shore inlet, and 12V water pump; keep noise <65dB at 7m for events. Register with your local Environmental Health Office at least 28 days pre‑opening, implement HACCP, and carry public/product liability €6.5m (market standard) plus motor and employers’ cover if hiring. Obtain a Casual Trading or market operator permit for pitches; many councils require tax clearance. Budget: €20k–€55k for used turnkey, €60k–€120k for new build; espresso kit and grinder €4k–€7k; generator/battery €1.5k–€6k. Decision rule: choose a 2‑group machine for ≤250 cups/day, 3‑group for events; target water filtration and fast‑recovery boilers. Source trucks via DoneDeal and Irish builders; secure asset finance (10–20% deposit, 36–60 months) now.
