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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Farthing Street events
We bring a fish and chip van across Farthing Street and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Festive get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Fish and chip van hire for Farthing Street events
About our fish and chip van hire in Farthing Street
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, especially the evening and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, with gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips.
In a London neighbourhood like Farthing Street, the van typically parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Farthing Street: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Farthing Street?
Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
A fish and chip van in Farthing Street: local details
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Bookings in Farthing Street come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Downe Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Orpington station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Farthing Street, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Anywhere in BR6, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthing Street include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Schools near Farthing Street include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
What affects the price in Farthing Street
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Farthing Street 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Farthing Street
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Light matters for evening service: around Farthing Street, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Perfect for your event in Farthing Street
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
Within reach of Farthing Street are historic houses such as Down House (1 mile south) and Addington Palace (4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
- 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