Burger Van Hire in Bromley

Based in Bromley, Camper Catering is a family-run business that caters for weddings, local events, school sports days, village fairs and private parties. They can turn their van into a cocktail bar, a burger van, an ice cream van and more.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

For Camper Catering to supply a comprehensive quote to a customer, we need some basic information regarding the booking. This includes the event date, a brief description of the type of event planned, the estimated number of guests, the venue location and whether it's an indoor or outdoor event. From this, we can use our 30 years experience to put together a comprehensive price.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Firstly, try to have a clear idea of what you are searching for and how you would like your event to be presented. It's all too easy to be shoe-horned into something you didn't actually want by a pushy trader. With this in mind, tell the provider what you are looking for and not simply what he can provide. If you have a budget, then try to make it as reasonable as possible. Asking a caterer to provide a fine dining menu at a budget price will lead to disappointment. Be realistic. Have a look at feedback and reviews for anyone you might use. If they don't have reviews on the multiple review sites available, I'd want to know why. Finally, always get things in writing. The quote should be turned into an invoice and not done via a shake of a hand. Be careful and take your time.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

I created Camper Catering about 12 years ago. I sold pulled pork, shredded chicken and homemade burgers back then. I was the first guy to have a converted VW Camper in the UK, and humbly suggest that the street food scene started from there in London, at least. Before that, I had burger vans and ice cream vans along with frozen yogurt machines in the West End. I trained on the job back in the 70's, being taught by guys who had been street vendors since the early 50's. What they didn't know about outdoor catering....well you know the rest. Hard to believe, but I remember being the only burger van at a Rolling Stones concert and everyone thought I was nuts! So my business wasn't so much a concept, but more of an evolution over thirty to forty years. I recently opened a consultancy for hotel chains wishing to create outdoor catering at their venues. So please feel free to ask for my advice on your party, festival or wedding. happy to help.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

As I have only just joined Add to Event, I have yet to land my first booking. However, several of my friends have had a great experience using this service and that's why I have decided to get involved.