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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Pratt's Bottom, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Pratt's Bottom and the surrounding area.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fish and chip van for events for Pratt's Bottom events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Pratt's Bottom
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We are frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and country shows, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Pratt's Bottom, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Area
- Pratt's Bottom (BR6, TN14)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
Pratt's Bottom is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Towns and villages near Pratt's Bottom
More for events in Pratt's Bottom
Community events around Pratt's Bottom
Pratt's Bottom is about 3 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Pratt's Bottom will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Pratt's Bottom is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Pratt's Bottom to London (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Running a fête for a church like All Souls' Church? A chip van draws people in. Within about 4 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 TN14 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Orchard Road, Runciman Close and Downs View Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Halstead (1 mile south-east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-east), Bopeep (1 mile north-east), Badgers Mount (1 mile east) and Maypole (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crofton Roman Villa (2.4 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Pratt's Bottom. Evening events in Pratt's Bottom have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Greater London, including Pratt's Bottom
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Pratt's Bottom: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pratt's Bottom?
Knockholt station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
What about parking in Pratt's Bottom?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will confirm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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