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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Ardleigh Green events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Ardleigh Green.
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
A chip van near Ardleigh Green
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
About our fish and chip van for events in Ardleigh Green
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Whether it’s church fêtes and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
Events in Ardleigh Green range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces typically need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Ardleigh Green and the whole of Greater London
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Evening events in Ardleigh Green have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Places near Ardleigh Green
Other occasions in Ardleigh Green
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Ardleigh Green
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ardleigh Green
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. We cover Ardleigh Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
An event in Haynes Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ardleigh Green Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
We serve events across the RM2, RM11 and RM3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile north-west) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Ardleigh Green includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Local schools include The Royal Liberty School (under half a mile north-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
As a London location, Ardleigh Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Ardleigh Green
What about parking in Ardleigh Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Haynes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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