Railway Possession Catering UK | 24/7 Shutdown Crew Catering | KK Catering
Looking for reliable catering during railway possessions, shutdowns, or blockades? KK Catering keeps your rail engineering teams fuelled and focused—day or night, anywhere in the UK.
24/7 Catering for Railway Possessions & Shutdowns
When your rail project is on a strict timetable, you need a catering partner who understands the pressure of possessions, shutdowns, and blockades. KK Catering delivers hot, hearty meals and unlimited drinks directly to your trackside teams—anywhere in the UK, any time of day or night.
We cover Network Rail, London Underground, HS2, and all major UK rail projects.
Why Choose KK Catering for Rail Shutdowns?
- 24/7 Service:
We operate around the clock to match your possession schedule, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays. - Flexible Packages:
From short-term weekend blockades to extended shutdowns, we tailor our catering to fit your crew size, shift pattern, and dietary needs. - Hot & Hearty Meals:
Full English breakfasts, curries, roast dinners, burgers, pies, and daily specials from our worldwide street food menus—served fresh, on-site. - Unlimited Hot Drinks:
Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate available all shift, included in your package. - Self-Contained Mobile Units:
No kitchen or facilities needed. Our catering vans are fully equipped for remote and trackside locations. - Health & Safety Compliant:
Fully insured, hygiene-certified, and experienced in high-risk, safety-critical environments. - Nationwide Coverage:
We cover all major rail networks and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Catering Packages for Rail Possessions & Shutdowns
We know every rail project is unique—so our catering packages are designed to fit your schedule, crew size, and budget.
Whether you need hot meals for a weekend blockade, an overnight shutdown, or a long-term engineering possession, we’ve got you covered.
Standard Possession Catering Package
- 24/7 on-site catering for up to 50 crew members per shift
- Unlimited hot drinks: tea, coffee, hot chocolate
- Choice of hot breakfast, lunch, and evening meals (rotating daily menu)
- All dietary requirements catered for (vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free)
- Self-sufficient mobile catering unit—no kitchen or facilities needed
- All-inclusive pricing (includes travel, staff, and setup)
Extended Shutdown Catering Package
- Designed for large-scale or multi-day blockades
- Serves up to 150+ crew members per shift
- Multiple meal sittings to suit shift patterns
- Enhanced menu options: Full English breakfast, roast dinners, world street food specials
- Unlimited hot/cold drinks and snacks throughout the shift
- Custom menu planning for special requirements
Bespoke Rail Catering Solutions
- Tailored packages for unique project needs—night works, rapid response, remote sites
- Branding and menu customisation available
- Welfare unit catering and trackside service
- Emergency catering for last-minute possessions or overruns
Not sure which package is right for your rail works?
Contact us for a quick, no-obligation quote and we’ll recommend the best solution for your team.
Contact us for a quick, no-obligation quote and we’ll recommend the best solution for your team.
What’s On the Menu?
- Full English breakfast
- Bacon & sausage rolls
- Burgers & chips
- Curry & rice
- Pie & mash
- Fish & chips
- Daily chef’s special (Mexican, Greek, Indian, etc.)
- Unlimited hot drinks & snacks
- Kosher, allergen-free, and custom menus available on request.
You can see all our menus at kkcatering.co.uk/our-menus
Trusted by the Rail Industry
"KK Catering kept our possession team going through a
tough Christmas shutdown—hot food all night, plenty
of coffee, and always on time. Wouldn't use anyone else
for rail blockades."
— Network Rail Site Manager, HS2 Hertfordshire
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you cover?
We provide railway shutdown catering nationwide—serving all major rail networks, including Network Rail, London Underground, HS2, and regional lines. If your project is in the UK, we can reach you.
We provide railway shutdown catering nationwide—serving all major rail networks, including Network Rail, London Underground, HS2, and regional lines. If your project is in the UK, we can reach you.
Who have you worked with in the rail industry?
We’re proud to have provided railway possession and shutdown catering for some of the UK’s leading rail and infrastructure companies, including BAM Nuttall, Network Rail, Balfour Beatty Group, and J Murphy & Sons. Our experience with major projects means you can rely on us for safety, reliability, and quality—no matter the scale of your works.
We’re proud to have provided railway possession and shutdown catering for some of the UK’s leading rail and infrastructure companies, including BAM Nuttall, Network Rail, Balfour Beatty Group, and J Murphy & Sons. Our experience with major projects means you can rely on us for safety, reliability, and quality—no matter the scale of your works.
Can you cater for night shifts and long blockades?
Yes! We specialise in 24/7 catering for possessions, shutdowns, and blockades, including overnight and multi-day works. Our team is used to working around complex shift patterns and tight engineering schedules.
Yes! We specialise in 24/7 catering for possessions, shutdowns, and blockades, including overnight and multi-day works. Our team is used to working around complex shift patterns and tight engineering schedules.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our instant quote form or book a call-back on this page. We’ll provide an all-inclusive price based on your dates, location, and crew size—no hidden extras.
Just use our instant quote form or book a call-back on this page. We’ll provide an all-inclusive price based on your dates, location, and crew size—no hidden extras.
What’s included in your standard catering package?
Our packages typically include hot breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals, unlimited tea and coffee, snacks, and a rotating “dish of the day.” All dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free) can be catered for—just let us know your requirements.
Our packages typically include hot breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals, unlimited tea and coffee, snacks, and a rotating “dish of the day.” All dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free) can be catered for—just let us know your requirements.
Do you need power or water on site?
No external kitchen or facilities required! Our mobile catering units are fully self-sufficient, but if power is available, we’ll use it to reduce noise and emissions.
No external kitchen or facilities required! Our mobile catering units are fully self-sufficient, but if power is available, we’ll use it to reduce noise and emissions.
How much notice do you need?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for large or complex projects. However, we can often accommodate urgent and last-minute requests—just get in touch and we’ll do our best.
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for large or complex projects. However, we can often accommodate urgent and last-minute requests—just get in touch and we’ll do our best.
Can you provide welfare unit or trackside catering?
Absolutely. We’re experienced in providing both welfare unit catering and direct trackside service, depending on your site needs and access.
Absolutely. We’re experienced in providing both welfare unit catering and direct trackside service, depending on your site needs and access.
What menu options are available?
We offer a wide range of hot meals (Full English breakfast, curry, roast dinners, burgers, world street food specials, and more), plus unlimited drinks and snacks. Menus can be tailored to suit your crew.
We offer a wide range of hot meals (Full English breakfast, curry, roast dinners, burgers, world street food specials, and more), plus unlimited drinks and snacks. Menus can be tailored to suit your crew.
How do you handle allergens and special diets?
We take food safety seriously. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance, and we’ll ensure suitable options are provided and prepared separately.
We take food safety seriously. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance, and we’ll ensure suitable options are provided and prepared separately.
What’s your arrival and setup process?
Our team typically arrives 1–3 hours before service to set up. We’ll coordinate with your site contact to park the unit and be ready for your crew’s break times. After service, we pack down and remove all waste.
Our team typically arrives 1–3 hours before service to set up. We’ll coordinate with your site contact to park the unit and be ready for your crew’s break times. After service, we pack down and remove all waste.
Book Your Railway Shutdown Catering
Get in touch today for a tailored quote and see why KK Catering is the UK’s trusted partner for railway shutdown catering.
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What our Customers say
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Bidfood Wakefield have used KK Catering three times, and each visit has been fantastic! Most recently we chose the fish and chip van. The food was lovely, high quality, very hot and fresh. We have also had the kebab van, twice, which again … More …More -
On site with us on 12.08.25 for staff lunches.All lunches were great, everyone loved the Greek Street food served by Tom who's a great guy, really friendly.Booked again for our other site in Sept.
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We got married at North down orchard and had KK catering provide the food. We went for the burger van and the food went down a treat and the lads behind the Grill were great they gave the perfect energy. Thankyou for your help!
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I am so thrilled with the fantastic service received by Scott, all our team thoroughly enjoyed the curries and we would certainly invite him back for our next event. Very well presented, and very tasty.
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KK catering attended our wedding venue for us and our guests the night before, and the service was faultless. We chose the gourmet burger menu which was delicious, and Tom who was serving us was so friendly. We were only a small party so … More there were plenty for seconds. Everyone commented on how nice it was. Thank you so much!
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We hired KK catering for my wedding day 6/8/25. What can I say? Amazing. Not one person complained about the food. Even my very particular and hard to please nan said the food was beautiful. Everyone loved it so much!! Thank you so so much. … More …More
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We booked KK Catering’s burger van for a corporate event catering to around 300 people, and I honestly couldn’t be more impressed. Terry and Luke arrived early, had everything set up before we’d even arrived, and were absolutely on the … More ball …More
