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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Broom Hill events
Fish and chip van for events in Broom Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Broom Hill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Broom Hill
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Typical bookings include food for volunteers and fundraisers, with cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
In Broom Hill, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces generally need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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FAQs for Broom Hill
Can the van park in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
What are the terms for events?
Tell us how your event typically works with traders, and we’ll find something that works.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Broom Hill
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. People in Broom Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Broom Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Broom Hill to London (about 12 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Perry Hall Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Jubilee Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Within about 5 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BR6 and BR5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Broom Hill we cover include Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Broom Hill include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Broom Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Broom Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Broom Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch