Vehicle solutions for emergency services
Side by side with emergency responders for years!
Mobile operational solutions for aid organizations, fire departments, government agencies, and disaster relief services.
BORCO HÖHNS develops and manufactures mobile kitchens, catering and supply vehicles, incident command vehicles, and a wide range of other vehicle solutions for fire departments, relief organizations, medical services, and disaster response agencies. Perfect coordination between personnel and vehicles is crucial when deploying. Our vehicles are built and equipped precisely to meet your individual requirements. Our portfolio:
Supply units
Catering units, mobile large-scale kitchens, and supply units for feeding emergency personnel at events or during deployments.
Roll-off container
The mobile large-scale kitchen—including a dishwashing line—in a roll-off container: designed specifically to meet the demands of modern operational scenarios!
Incident command vehicles
The mobile large-scale kitchen—including a dishwashing line—in a roll-off container: designed specifically to meet the demands of modern operational scenarios!
Catering solutions for your organisation
Catering vehicles for fire brigades
Robust vehicles are being developed for fire services, tailored to their day-to-day operations. Depending on requirements, they can be designed as mobile kitchens, distribution units or combined supply solutions.
Catering units for aid organizations
Compact, high-performance catering solutions can be implemented for aid organizations such as the German Red Cross (DRK), Malteser, or the Salvation Army. These are suitable for on-site support, planned deployments, exercises, or long-term care operations.
Civil protection solutions
Trailers can also be a suitable solution if a mobile catering unit is to be used flexibly and does not require its own chassis. They provide space for kitchen equipment, refrigeration, serving areas and other fittings.
Roll-off containers for municipal operational plans
For organizations equipped with hook-lift vehicles, a roll-off container offers a solution that is highly practical for field operations. The unit can be transported and set down as needed, serving as a standalone field kitchen.
Why BORCO HÖHNS?
Over 70 years’ experience in vehicle manufacturing
BORCO HÖHNS has decades of experience in the construction of retail, snack bar, food truck and specialised vehicles. This expertise is incorporated into every catering solution for civil protection.
Personalised planning
Every organisation has its own specific requirements. That is why we plan not only the vehicle or container, but the entire functionality of the support unit: from the workflow and the technology right through to its subsequent use in the field.
High manufacturing quality
A mobile catering unit must operate reliably, be robust and be capable of being used for many years. To achieve this, the focus is on sturdy construction, high-quality materials and professional workmanship.
Well-designed kitchen and utility systems
The fittings are designed to meet professional requirements. Cooling, cooking equipment, water, waste water, electricity and gas are planned in such a way that the unit remains practical and efficient in use.
Advice on an equal footing
From the initial idea to the finished solution, we support you with our technical expertise, industry knowledge and a clear understanding of how things will work in practice.
Who are our solutions suitable for?
Our mobile catering units are designed for organisations that need to provide food and drink to people quickly and reliably in an emergency.
These include, amongst others:
- Fire brigades
- The (German) Red Cross and other aid organisations
- Johanniter
- Malteser
- Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund
- THW and THW-affiliated support units
- local emergency management
- Civil protection
- Medical and support services
- Towns, districts and public bodies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Many existing field kitchens and catering units date from a time when different requirements applied in terms of hygiene, health and safety, self-sufficiency and operational logistics. Modern operational scenarios call for solutions that can be set up quickly, are designed with hygiene in mind, and can be used reliably even with reduced staffing levels.
A new mobile catering solution may be a sensible option if existing equipment no longer suits the current operational requirements, if it is difficult to comply with current hygiene standards, or if catering for longer operations needs to be organised in a more flexible and independent manner.
That depends on your operational concept. For some organizations, a compact catering vehicle makes sense, while others might prefer a larger vehicle, a trailer, or a roll-off container. We will advise you based on your specific requirements.
Yes, a roll-off container can be an attractive option for organizations that already use hook-lift trucks. The supply unit can then be transported flexibly and set down at the deployment site.
Depending on the design, electricity, water, waste water, gas and cooling can be planned in such a way as to enable a high degree of self-sufficiency.
Yes. The equipment is designed to suit the intended use. This may include, amongst other things, fridges, combi ovens, gas hobs, bain-maries, stock pots, griddle pans or dishwashing equipment.
Yes. The units can be designed in such a way that even large quantities of food can be prepared, kept warm or served. The key factor is the precise design of the equipment and work areas.
Which mobile catering solution makes sense depends primarily on your operational concept, the existing vehicle technology, and the desired performance capabilities.
A catering unit or catering vehicle is particularly suitable when an independent, quickly ready solution is required. The vehicle can be brought directly to the site and, depending on the equipment, offers space for cooling, preparation, serving, water technology and other supply components.
A large mobile support unit—such as a mobile commercial kitchen—is a practical choice when multiple functions need to be combined: cooking, serving, storage, dishwashing, and general supply. Depending on requirements, it can be designed as a vehicle, a trailer, or a custom solution, and is tailored specifically to your organization’s operational workflows.
A roll-off container is particularly attractive for fire departments, administrative districts, or organizations that already operate hook-lift trucks. The unit can be transported flexibly, offloaded at the scene, and used there as a high-performance field kitchen, thereby freeing up the carrier vehicle for other tasks.
We determine the best-fitting solution together with you by addressing specific questions: How many people need to be served? How self-sufficient does the unit need to be? What vehicles are available? What are the requirements regarding the kitchen, refrigeration, water, electricity, gas, storage, and dishwashing facilities? Based on this, we develop a catering solution tailored to your organization and your daily operational needs.
