Greater London · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Anerley, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Anerley.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
Book the van in Anerley
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About our fish and chip van for events in Anerley
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. On the menu are mushy peas, curry sauce and chips, and we are frequently booked for church fêtes and music and food festivals.
In Anerley, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
More for events in Anerley
Community events around Anerley
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Across the SE20 area, we can bring the van to you. Anerley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Anerley to London (about 6 miles away).
An event in Crystal Palace Dinosaurs means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as James Dixon Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in SE20, SE19 and SE26, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve events in Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (2.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Anerley include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.5 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Anerley Arms (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your event in Anerley
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Paul's, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Anerley lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Anerley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Anerley: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Anerley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Crystal Palace Dinosaurs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Anerley
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Anerley and across Greater London
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Anerley
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or SE20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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