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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Ashburton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Ashburton and the surrounding area.
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- Sports days
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Planning an event in Ashburton?
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Ashburton
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We are often asked to cater club open days and school summer fairs, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Ashburton, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Ashburton (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In Ashburton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Space for a queue away from paths
As a London location, Ashburton 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.
On the menu in Ashburton
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Ashburton and across Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Ashburton
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ashburton
Ashburton is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Ashburton is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Norwood Junction station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Events anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woodside (1 mile north), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (1.6 miles south-west) and Addiscombe (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Ashburton
Also in Ashburton
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ashburton?
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take in Ashburton and Greater London:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
If your event is in Ashburton Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Ashburton
What about parking in Ashburton?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you come to a school fair in Ashburton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
What happens if it rains?
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.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
- 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