Crafty Cockney Delivery
We delivered a 10ft shipping container this week to The Crafty Cockney Pie & Mash on Canvey Island. They’re a family run traditional East End
Article Written By: Joe Packham
Date: 10/08/2026
We delivered a 10ft shipping container this week to The Crafty Cockney Pie & Mash on Canvey Island. They’re a family run traditional East End pie and mash shop on the high street, and they needed some extra storage but didn’t have a lot of room to work with. The delivery site was tight, but our driver handled it perfectly. You can watch the full delivery in the video below.
A 10ft shipping container is roughly half the length of a standard 20ft container, making it the ideal choice when space is limited. For a high street business like The Crafty Cockney, a full-size container wouldn’t have fit. A 10ft container gave them the secure storage they needed without taking over their yard.
10ft shipping containers are popular with small businesses, restaurants, pubs, shops, and tradespeople who need somewhere to store stock, supplies, or equipment but don’t have room for anything bigger. They’re also a common choice for homeowners who want container storage in a garden or on a driveway.
Our 10ft containers are cut down from 20ft units through our shipping container conversions service, then repainted and fitted with a lockbox as standard. They’re built from the same heavy-duty Corten steel as any full-size shipping container, so security and weather protection are exactly the same.
Tight access container deliveries are something we deal with all the time. High streets, narrow lanes, residential driveways, yards with limited turning space. The Crafty Cockney is on Canvey Island High Street, so our driver had to navigate a busy road and work in restricted space to get the 10ft shipping container into position.
This is where experience matters. Our drivers handle these kinds of deliveries regularly and know how to get the job done safely and efficiently . planning ahead makes a big difference too. If we know a site is tight, we send the right vehicle and make sure the driver has all the information they need before they arrive.
If you’re not sure whether a container can be delivered to your site , we offer a container site survey where we’ll check access, ground conditions, and placement options before the delivery day. It’s a lot easier to sort our any issues beforehand than on the day. For more on what to expect, have a look at our delivery guide.
Tight site? No problem. Send us a few photos or a quick video and we'll check whether delivery will work before you go ahead.
Contact UsMore and more small businesses are turning to 10ft shipping containers for their storage need. Compared to renting a self storage unit, buying a 10ft container and keeping it on your own premises works out much cheaper over time and you can access your stock whenever you need to.
A 10ft shipping container gives you around 80 sq ft of secure, weatherproof storage. That’s enough for a decent amount of stock, catering supplies, tools, or equipment. The doors are fitted with heavy duty locking bars, and the lockbox keeps your padlock protected from tampering.
If you need more space, we also supply 20ft and 40ft containers. Not sure what size is right? Our guide to shipping container dimensions has the full measurements or browse our range by size to compare.
Interested in a 10ft shipping container? We supply them for sale and hire, delivered nationwide.
Get a QuoteLike any shipping container, a 10ft needs to sit on level, firm ground. Concrete, tarmac, or well compacted hardcore are the best options . If you’re placing it on grass or softer ground, timber bearers or concrete pads under the corners will keep it level and off the surface.
Keeping it slightly raised helps air circulate underneath and prevents moisture from building up on the base, which extends the life of the container. Our guide to ground preparation covers all the options.
We supply 10ft shipping containers for sale and hire , delivered nationwide to any mainland UK location. Whether it’s a tight high street or a wide open yard our drivers will get it there.
We also supply containers in every other size from 6ft up to 40ft and offer services including container site surveys, container painting, and 24/7 technical support.
Got something in mind? Get in touch for a same day quotation and we’ll go from there.
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