In the UK, honey wagon hire has become an essential service in the film and TV industry, prioritising convenience, hygiene, and sustainability. Here’s everything you need to know about hiring a honey wagon.
What is a honey wagon?
A honey wagon is essentially a mobile toilet facility, and the term is mainly associated with the film and television industry, where such units are used to serve cast and crew on location.
Luxury honey wagons come in different sizes and configurations, from compact units such as the Luxury 1+1 toilet, to multi-stall trailers including the Luxury 4+2 toilet and the Luxury 5+2 mains. Some units may include separate sections for men and women, while others can be converted to single-gender or gender-neutral facilities.
Why consider honey wagon hire?
Whether you’re working on a large-scale production or managing a remote outdoor location shoot, there are several reasons why honey wagon hire could be the perfect solution:
Convenience - honey wagons are portable, making them easy to transport and set up in locations without permanent facilities. Where filming involves multiple locations, honey wagons can be quickly and easily transported to a new site.
Hygiene - modern luxury honey wagons will reduce the risk of illness through poor sanitation, maintaining the health and safety of all.
Eco-friendly options – where environmental considerations are important, we offer the Luxury 5 Bay Fresh Flush, one of the most eco-friendly units currently on the market, which operates entirely on solar power. Luxury vacuum toilets offer water-saving, chemical-free technology too.
Compliance - luxury disabled honey wagons are available, allowing location managers to comply with all relevant guidelines and legislation. Find out more about why all TV and film sets need disabled toilets.
Types of honey wagons available
When considering honey wagon hire, it’s important to choose the right type for your needs. Common options include:
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Unit |
Comprises |
Accommodates |
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2 individual cubicles |
Up to 100 people over 8 hours |
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2 ladies' toilets, 1 men's toilet and 2 urinals |
Up to 150 people over 8 hours |
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3 ladies' toilets, 1 men’s toilet and 3 urinals |
Up to 300 people over 8 hours |
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6 gender neutral cubicles |
Up to 300 people over 8 hours |
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4 ladies' toilets, 2 men’s toilets and 4 urinals |
Up to 450 people over 8 hours |
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5 gender neutral cubicles |
Up to 150 people over 8 hours |
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4 ladies' toilets, 4 men’s toilets |
Up to 450 people over 8 hours |
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5 ladies' toilets, 2 men’s toilets and 4 urinals |
Mains drain – unlimited capacity |
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Troughs for up to 16 males plus children’s section |
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2 x vacuum toilets and 6 urinals |
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4 x fresh flush vacuum toilets |
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12 x urinals |
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Honey wagon hire from JB Event Facilities
With over 30 years’ experience, our family-run business has supplied honey wagon hire to the Pinewood and Elstree studios and we understand what our luxury trailers need to provide! To find out how we can help you on your next location shoot, email us at info@jbeventfacilities.co.uk or call our team on 01280 851200.
