Fortnum & Mason partners with CoolKit

Fortnum & Mason partners with CoolKit

Fortnum & Mason has partnered with temperature-controlled and refrigerated vehicle specialist CoolKit, to develop a van conversion.


The van conversion will support its order-to-door premium goods delivery service, operating across central London.

With sustainability integral to its Future Matters strategy, Fortnum & Mason faced a challenge. The retailer required a temperature-controlled delivery vehicle capable of efficiently navigating London’s streets and buildings, where vehicle height restrictions are common, while also prioritising environmental performance.

CoolKit responded with a bespoke refrigerated fully electric van, developed in collaboration with FordPro. The vehicle features an under-slung refrigeration system, mounted beneath the Ford E-Transit Custom. This design removes the need for bulky roof units or visible condensers, maximising internal load space while preserving the retailer’s visual identity.

Purpose-built to navigate tight urban environments, the van now enables Fortnum’s doorstep deliveries of premium items including luxury hampers and rare spirits, without compromising on performance, aesthetics or emissions.

The van, which is fully wrapped in Fortnum & Mason’s brand colours, has featured at key brand activities over the summer, including Goodwoof and Royal Ascot, serving up a selection of its fine goods.

Gordon Clark, Logistics Lead at Fortnum & Mason, said: “What you think you want at the start isn’t always what you actually need. CoolKit helped us explore what the best outcomes for us would be and delivered something remarkable – not just for Fortnum & Mason, but potentially for city logistics across the board.”

Cameron Javed, Head of Fleet Sales at CoolKit, added: “We were delighted to get the opportunity to push the boundaries of EV conversions for such a historic brand.

“CoolKit is always looking for ways to innovate and provide tailored solutions for our customers, so to bring this concept to life with the iconic Fortnum & Mason branding on the van is really satisfying.”


For more information about CoolKit’s custom conversions, visit www.coolkit.co.uk.
 

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