Container Pop Up Shops
Shipping containers provide the perfect structure for pop-up shops
Container pop-up shops are a fast growing trend, used as a quick, low cost start up option that will get you noticed, or for big established brands to capitalise on and expand their territories in a temporary outlet.
Retailers ranging from big brand names like Nike and Superdry, to small independent businesses selling artisan goods, are at the forefront of the contemporary concept of the pop-up shop. The humble shipping container can provide the perfect structure to transform into a boutique style retail space.
Constructing your container pop-up shop
Whatever size and type of container you choose, we can fit it with a range of suitable features including:
Shutters and Hatches
A pop-up unit, especially one where food and drink is purchased from, requires an opening for serving. We have come up with three popular standard options, although we will always work to a bespoke design if you have other ideas. Serving rails or a drop down serving counter can be included with all these options.
Option 1 - Lifting hatch
A steel hatch that opens upwards on gas struts. Lockable inside with shoot bolts when the hatches are closed.Case studies: 15ft pop-up football club cafe / 15ft pop-up fish and chip shop
Option 2 - Flat panel door hatch
These shutter style hatch doors open outwards to rest flat against the container. When open they make great menu boards. Lockable inside with shoot bolts when the hatches are closed.Case studies: 20ft cladded cafe
Option 3 - Rollers shutter hatch
Steel lockable shutters, with either manual or electrical operation. The shutter box can be housed either internally or externally.Case studies: 14ft pop-up bar
Flat pack pop-up containers
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Patio style and bifolding doors
Many of our clients choose alternative door styles that lend themselves well to the function and aesthetic of a unit designed to attract customers, such as glazed patio style doors, sliding doors and bi-folding doors. See The Farm Shop conversion as a great example of what can be achieved.
Case Study
Superdry pop-up shop
Using 2 x 20ft full side opening containers, we made units for the internationally popular brand to sell their products market style. With a few additions such as steel racks, stud plates for signage, and a branded repaint, the shipping containers became two eye-catching, portable retail units.
Pop-up catering
If your business is catering, the pop-up container can easily be modified to sell food and beverages, with cooking and preparation facilities inside. Popular at festivals, outdoor attractions and events, pop-up catering is a rapidly expanding business, with innovative and creative designs helping widen their appeal with customers and caterers. See this 20ft cladded cafe, created for our client The Trudy Scrumptious Cafe. Trudy Scrumptious is a rural cafe in, serving home made ice cream, cakes, toasted sandwiches, tea and coffee in Tavistock Meadows, Devon.
Just some of the clients we've worked with...
Testimonials
As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
"You clearly run an extremely professional business. Every element went as planned and you were on hand to answer any questions or queries. Thank you."Mab Lane Primary School
14th February 2025
order - a 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"The overall experience of ordering and specifying the container was very good. The sales and transport staff kept me informed at all times."Cura-Terrae
11th February 2025
order - a 20ft DryBox Container
"Cory was very helpful, as was Hannah with the delivery details. The delivery driver also took time to ensure the container was in the correct position - very helpful!"Ben Halliday, 24-7 Electrical services
4th February 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 16ft Container
"Always great service from Containers Direct, especially from Cory. The delivery driver is very friendly and skilled at getting the containers in the tightest and most awkward positions."Susan Ryan, Highfields College
31st January 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"Everything from start to finish, first class!!!"Wentworth Garden Centre
21st January 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container with S4 Roller Shutter Doors
"I am going to single out Hannah in transport as having an excellent phone manner and great communication skills. I messed up on the confirmed delivery date and she supported me with organising alternatives. Brilliant. Gary at D.Smith Specialist Transport was also first rate and very helpful on site. Great service and communications all round. By the way, the containers are spot on too. Thank you."Steve Millburn, FM Conway Ltd
17th January 2025
order - two 'Once-Used' 40ft Containers
Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
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