The Customer

Du Boulay Contracts, a leading main contractor in the commercial fit out and refurbishment sector of the construction industry, commissioned our conversions team to help design and modify a number of containers for Wahaca’s temporary restaurant: “The Southbank Project”.

Wahaca is a chain of restaurants based in London which boast innovative structure, quirky décor and exotic menus focusing on Mexican street food.

The Challenge

Wahaca wanted a “pop-up” restaurant structure that could progress quickly from concept to completion in time for the Golden Jubilee and 2012 London Olympics.
As a result, Wahaca’s agents approached us to support them with the technical design of the containers and resulting modifications.

Sky blue 40ft container plastic covering

The S Jones Solution

Building on decades of experience with shipping containers, our conversion team was able to flawlessly realise the architect’s vision, which saw 8 containers fit together on 2 storeys to provide dining space for 130 people.

Once modified, the containers were positioned and connected to create a series of interlinked open spaces. Complete with panoramic views, the restaurant allows breathtaking views of the Thames from an elevated position on the Southbank.

The versatility of Shipping Containers

Shipping containers are the ideal building blocks for smart structures of practically every variety. They are portable, durable and stackable. They can be used to form exterior walls and integrated into other types of building materials. With restricted budgets and timeframes many commercial and retail organisations are turning to the relatively simple, low cost and fast turnaround capability offered by modified shipping containers.

Watch how the restaurant was built here.

We offer a variety of shipping containers for hire, sale and conversion to suit all your needs. For more information just get in touch.

What Our Customers Say

Patrick

26th Nov 2025

Unfortunately our delivery was delayed by several hours but the driver made up for lost time, he was very polite and proffessional and sited the container inch perfect.

Rose

25th Nov 2025

I was treated extremely well they took care of what I needed without any fuss.

Nancie

24th Oct 2025

I cannot thank the staff at S Jones Containers enough. Everyone I spoke to went over and above to help. The containers were ordered and delivered in a very timely manner. We were kept informed at all times. The containers arrived at the time expected and were very easy to install. Thank you to everyone at S Jones Containers. I would highly recommend this company, it was a pleasure doing business with them.

Christine

1st Aug 2025

Shazia was helpful from my first enquiry to the delivery of my container. She sorted any query and enabled me to buy exactly what I was looking for. The driver who delivered container was also a credit to his company. Nothing was too much trouble and everything done with a smile .

Phil

20th Jun 2025

Got in touch with Shazia at the depot she organised everything delivery was a bit worrying as the area was tight but the delivery guy was amazing and got them exactly where we wanted them ,, all a very good service provided

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A stunning container restaurant for Wahaca