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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Aldborough Hatch, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Aldborough Hatch? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Aldborough Hatch
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Fish and chip van for events in Aldborough Hatch, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and sports club events and race days, we can cook chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Events in Aldborough Hatch range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces usually need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Aldborough Hatch
What else we do in Aldborough Hatch
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Aldborough Hatch and across Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Aldborough Hatch events: pitches and permissions
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. For events in Aldborough Hatch, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Aldborough Hatch is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Events in parks such as Fairlop Waters need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. A school like William Torbitt Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in IG2, IG3 and RM6 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A12 close by, Aldborough Hatch is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include King George Hospital (under half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Aldborough Hatch include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Local schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
Events we cater in Aldborough Hatch
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Goodmayes station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
What happens on the day
You do not 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. Summer events in Aldborough Hatch have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree the terms in writing
Put bins near the queue.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
FAQs for Aldborough Hatch
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldborough Hatch?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can you come to a school fair in Aldborough Hatch?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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