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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Childs Hill, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Childs Hill and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
Book the van in Childs Hill
Who books fish and chip van for events in Childs Hill?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Cricklewood station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Fish and chip van for events in Childs Hill, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers, we can cook chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Childs Hill, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers usually need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Childs Hill
Other occasions in Childs Hill
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A clear route onto the pitch
As a London location, Childs Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Running an event in Childs Hill
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in NW2, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Childs Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van. Events in parks such as Childs Hill Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Here we cover the NW2, NW3 and NW11 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Childs Hill, we also cover Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Local schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (under half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
FAQs for Childs Hill
Do you trade at school fairs around Childs Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Childs Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How the day works
You will know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Winter fairs in Childs Hill are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Childs Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Why book with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
- 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