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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Canning Town events
Fish and chip van for events in Canning Town: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Canning Town?
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Canning Town
Which station is closest to Canning Town?
Custom House station, in Canning Town itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Canning Town?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Canning Town?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What can visitors choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
About our fish and chip van for events in Canning Town
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. Whether it’s food for volunteers and sports club events and race days, we’ll put together a menu of chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Canning Town, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Summer events in Canning Town have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Nearby places to Canning Town
Other occasions in Canning Town
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Running an event in Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Canning Town or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Canning Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
An event in Keir Hardie Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Rosetta Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
For events in E16, E13 and E6, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Canning Town on the A1020, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Canning Town we cover include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Canning Town include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Canning Town include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Canning Town
- Bookings across Greater London, including Canning Town
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Canning Town? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
As a London location, Canning Town 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Who books fish and chip van for events in Canning Town?
It suits almost every visitor.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Canning Town has its own station, Custom House station.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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