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Fish and chip van hire in BR5
A mobile fish and chip van across BR5, from Orpington, St Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
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Towns and villages in BR5
- Orpington
- St Mary Cray
- St Paul's Cray
- Poverest
- Derry Downs
- Petts Wood
- Kevington
- Bromley
- Broom Hill
- Crofton
- Locksbottom
- Foots Cray
- Goddington
Occasions in BR5
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in BR5
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and weddings and evening receptions, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Prices in BR5
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why hosts in BR5 choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Near you in Orpington
Bookings here are frequently close to Harris Academy Orpington, St Andrew's and The Royal Albert pub, among other places. You will also find Perry Hall Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east) and Jubilee Country Park (1.9 miles west). The closest station to Orpington is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
Planning a chip van in BR5
Across BR5, we serve 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Orpington, Bromley and St Mary Cray or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Orpington: If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Andrew's, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. PTAs at schools such as Perry Hall Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Light matters for evening service: around Orpington, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
Fish and chips is best eaten right away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Occasions we serve in BR5
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
These are some of the bookings we take around BR5:
- Evening wedding food
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff lunches and team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in BR5, and we will check the date and send a price.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
BR5: your questions answered
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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