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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Addiscombe events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Addiscombe.
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
Planning an event in Addiscombe?
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Addiscombe and across Greater London
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Addiscombe
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Popular choices include curry sauce, chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers.
In Addiscombe, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces typically need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. For an evening event in Addiscombe, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Addiscombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Running an event in Addiscombe
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Bookings in Addiscombe 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. Addiscombe is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Norwood Junction station, about 1.2 miles north. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mildred's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Events anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue, wherever the van can park. Addiscombe is on the A232, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Addiscombe, we also cover Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include The Woodside Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers pub (within half a mile east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Addiscombe?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Club open days
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and sports days
School fairs, for a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether there is a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also near Addiscombe
Other occasions in Addiscombe
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Addiscombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Addiscombe
Can you come to a school fair in Addiscombe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is parking a problem for the van in Addiscombe?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you cover Addiscombe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Addiscombe is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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