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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Arnos Grove, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Arnos Grove and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Community open days
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Arnos Grove?
Fish and chip van for events in Arnos Grove, fried fresh
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for country shows and school summer fairs.
Street parties and school fairs in Arnos Grove are a great fit for a chip van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
FAQs for Arnos Grove
Can the van park in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in Arnos Grove?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Running an event in Arnos Grove
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Anywhere in N11, we can bring the van to you. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Arnos Grove to London (about 8 miles away).
An event in Broomfield Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. PTAs at schools such as Bowes Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Anywhere in N11, N14 and N13, we can fry fresh for your visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Oak Lane, High Road and York Road, wherever the van can park. Arnos Grove is on the A109 and A1004, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Arnos Grove, we cover New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Broomfield School (under half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
As a London location, Arnos Grove is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. For an evening event in Arnos Grove, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Arnos Grove
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Greater London, including Arnos Grove
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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