Concessions & Trading Opportunities
Would you like to trade in one of Bromley’s beautiful parks and open spaces? Bromley Parks offers a range of concession opportunities for businesses looking to provide services, refreshments and experiences to park visitors.
We welcome enquiries from established businesses and independent traders interested in operating within our parks, helping to enhance the visitor experience and provide additional facilities for local communities.
Whether you operate a coffee van, ice cream van, mobile catering business or another suitable service, we’d love to hear from you.
On this page
- Available concession opportunities
- Where can you trade?
- Fees and charges
- Application process
- Requirements and documentation
- Frequently asked questions
Available concession opportunities
Coffee & hot drinks – Mobile coffee vans, coffee carts and takeaway hot drinks
Food & catering – Suitable mobile food businesses and temporary catering concessions
Other visitor services – Seasonal attractions, recreational services and other suitable commercial opportunities
* Please note that ice cream trading opportunities are managed separately through a competitive tender process, rather than individual concession applications. Please contact the team for information about upcoming tender opportunities.
Where can you trade?
We welcome suggestions for trading in any of Bromley’s parks and open spaces. While we do not currently advertise specific locations, proposals will be considered on an individual basis, subject to suitability and availability. Priority may be given to locations where there is no existing café or concession operating on site.
Fees and charges
Concession fees vary depending on the location, type of business, frequency of trading and length of agreement. Indicative fees are provided below. Additional charges may apply where specific facilities or services are required.
| Trading frequency | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| 1 day per week | £1,336 |
| 2 days per week | £2,672 |
| 3 days per week | £4,009 |
| 4 days per week | £5,346 |
| 5 days per week | £6,682 |
All fees shown are exclusive of VAT, which will be charged at the applicable rate. Additional trading days, including bank holidays, may be charged separately. Please contact the team to discuss your proposed trading frequency and applicable fees.
Application process
1. Submit an enquiry
Contact the Bromley Parks team with details of your business, proposed concession and preferred location.
2. Initial assessment
The team will review your proposal, check site suitability and consider availability, existing concessions and operational requirements.
Where appropriate, we will share the proposal with local stakeholders, including Friends groups and ward councillors, and consider their feedback before making a decision.
3. Submit supporting documentation
If the proposal is considered suitable, you will be asked to provide the necessary insurance, risk assessments, certificates and other supporting information.
4. Approval and agreement
Once all requirements have been met and the necessary approvals obtained, a concession agreement/licence will be issued confirming the location, fees, trading dates and conditions.
Submit an Enquiry
Requirements and documentation
| Public Liability Insurance (PLI) |
| Risk Assessment |
| Photographs of trading unit |
| Proposed trading hours |
| Food business registration |
| Food hygiene training certificates for relevant staff |
| Menu and product price list |
Frequently asked questions
| Can I apply if my business is based outside Bromley? | Yes, enquiries are welcome from businesses both within and outside the borough. |
| Can I suggest my own park location? | Yes, although all proposed locations are subject to assessment and approval. |
| Can I trade for just one day? | Yes, you can choose the number of trading days. |
| Are electricity and water provided? | No, any electricity and water must be self ocntained within your vehicle/unit. |
| Can I trade throughout the year? | Seasonal and year-round proposals can be considered, subject to suitability. |
| Do I need insurance before enquiring? | You can enquire initially, but appropriate insurance must be provided before trading. |
| Can I operate from a gazebo? | Potentially, subject to approval of the structure, location and associated risk assessments. |
| How long does an application take? | Timescales vary depending on the proposal and documentation required. |
| Does submitting an enquiry guarantee a pitch? | No, all applications are assessed and subject to formal approval. |