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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Barking Riverside
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 Barking Riverside.
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Horse and dog shows
Fish and chip van for events in Barking Riverside
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
As a London location, Barking Riverside 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 will say what we think.
On the menu in Barking Riverside
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How our fish and chip van for events works in Barking Riverside
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. For feeding event crew and charity fundraisers and community events, we’ll put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
London street parties and fairs in Barking Riverside need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Barking Riverside (IG11, RM9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Barking Riverside
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Barking Riverside: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside station, in Barking Riverside itself.
Can you come to a school fair in Barking Riverside?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Agree who removes waste
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Barking Riverside
Barking Riverside is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. Barking Riverside is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Barking Riverside to London (about 9 miles away).
A summer fête at Christ Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Barking Riverside station serves Barking Riverside directly.
Here we cover the IG11 and RM9 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Minter Road, Thames Road and Hugget Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Barking Riverside we cover include Thames View Estate (1 mile north-west), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile east), Thamesmead (1 mile south-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and East End Women's Museum (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Barking Riverside include Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Barking Riverside include Riverside School (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include River (1.8 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Perfect for your event in Barking Riverside
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Barking Riverside book the van for events such as:
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
If your event is in Mayesbrook Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The van’s size and access needs
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In Barking Riverside, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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