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Citroen HY Replica Conversions

A NOSTALGIC FRENCH CLASSIC

This is a stand-out coffee and catering conversion that’s guaranteed to get you noticed. The Citroen H replica is based on the classic panel van that was popular in the mid-20th century, with retro looks that will appeal to young and old.

This is a spacious food truck for internal vending, whether you’re serving espresso coffee, handcrafted pizza or a varied menu from your mobile catering kitchen.

PRICE FROM £36,250

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FAQs about our Citroen HY Replica's

Are the Citroen HY Vans towable or stationary?

Our Citroen’s are a replica model. They can be moved around a site or campus but to move them on the road, a trailer would be required.

What is the required deposit?

We request a deposit of £8,000 to initiate the construction process for any of our products.

What options are available for paint colours?

You have the freedom to choose any RAL colour of your preference. Applied by our professional body shop, our paint comes with a 5-year warranty.

Is a special license needed for towing?

With a Full UK driver’s license and an appropriate vehicle, you can tow our Citroens on a trailer. Consult your logbook to determine the towing weight capacity and feel free to reach out to us for further assistance.

It’s all about the detail

  • Barista training delivered by a professionally trained barista to ensure you make top quality cappuccinos, lattes and espressos, with a focus on customer service
  • Business plan training to help you demonstrate your commercial acumen to councils, banks and event planners alike.
  • Operations training, including a full explanation of how your new coffee business works, from gas to batteries to invertors.
  • Advice on how to achieve a food hygiene rating of five, which is what many of our customers achieve, thanks to our attention to build quality.
  • Help with menu planning and costing, which benefits from two decades of working with coffee catering businesses.
  • Genuine UK Piaggio warranty: Only Piaggio vehicles supplied by The Big Coffee come with a UK warranty.

Spread the cost with our finance options

One in four of our customers launch their dream mobile catering business with support from our finance partner The Oxford Funding Company, an independent brokerage who specialise in finance for commercial vehicles and equipment.

Popular Citroen H van conversions

Coffee bundle

  • Award winning Fracino Contempo 2 Group semi-automatic espresso machine with dual fuel technology powered by gas, electricity or both
  • Chrome-finished Fracino grinder with one-year warranty
  • Stainless steel knock-out drawer
  • Mobile catering LPG sign-off
  • Electrical installation certificate
  • Stainless steel counter top
  • Gas bottle carrier with certification
  • 70-litre water tank
  • Ultra bright LED lighting to make your machine shine
  • On board waste tank
  • Hand wash sink
  • 115amp battery
  • 1000w invertor
  • 13amp electrical hookup (van can be traded from a standard plug socket)

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Technical Specification

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Dimensions

Length: 4500mm
Width: 1900mm
Height: 2400mm

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Weights

Unladen weight (van on its own): 1000kg
Carrying capacity: 500kg
Gross weight: 1500kg

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Engine

Type: 60v Motor

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Gear box

Type: Forward & Reverse

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Steering

Type: Steering Wheel

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Wheels & Tyre

Wheel Size: 390mm
Tyre Size:
165×70

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Suspension

Front: Leaf Spring
Rear: Leaf Spring

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Brakes

Type: Unbraked

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Other Information

Non UK Road Legal
Built to Gas Safe & UK LPG Standards – Conversions without this are non-compliant and against regulations to trade

Citroen HY Conversion

“We made £12,000 over 2 days and served over 500 people at the fresher’s weekend, gourmet burgers and sticky fired chicken were served, which went down well with the students on campus!”

Hull UniversityCatering Manager