oFF SEASON

There’s never really an off-season for us. When the colder weather sets in, the drinks get hotter and sweeter; when the warmer days roll around, they get much, much cooler.

That said, during a brief pause in the event season, we’ve had the chance to crack on with converting ‘OBI’, our 1972 Bedford.

The aim of this build is simple: create a truck that’s easy on the eye and can be run, set up, and operated by a single barista. It’s our first venture into making coffee inside a vehicle, so insulation and easy clean-down after a busy day were top priorities.

We started with thick foam insulation, packing it between all the braces, then fixed timber battens to allow us to mount the plywood. The original floor, while sturdy, would’ve been a nightmare to sweep and mop, so we laid down waterproof MDF and topped it with hard-wearing, catering-grade vinyl.

For the work surfaces, we went with two stainless steel counters — strong enough to hold a coffee machine plus all the kit, and perfect for non-stop cleaning.

Wherever possible, we like to buy second-hand or repurpose items. Not only does it fit our look and feel, it’s also far more sustainable — something we care about a lot.