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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Bexley, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Bexley.
- Summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Bexley
How our fish and chip van for events works in Bexley
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we are often booked for summer fairs and fish and chip supper nights.
In Bexley, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer fêtes in Bexley have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you are 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Bexley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Bexley events: pitches and permissions
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Across the DA5 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Bexley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Old Bexley Church of England School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St John the Evangelist? A chip van draws people in. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Bexley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Greater London takes in DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1. We can serve an event on streets such as Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A2018 and B2210 close by, Bexley is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bexley include Townley Grammar School (0.5 miles north) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles east)
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Bexley
What about parking in Bexley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Danson Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How big a pitch do you need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Where the van can park in Bexley
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- What’s available on the pitch
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Bexley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bexley
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Bexley
Hot food keeps families around.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sports tournaments
- Feeding event crew
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
- 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