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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Chingford Mount events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Chingford Mount.
- Club open days
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Chingford Mount
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chingford Mount
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. Typical bookings include country shows and food for volunteers, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Chingford Mount need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Chingford Mount (E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Chingford Mount events: pitches and permissions
Chingford Mount is about 1 mile south-west of Chingford, in Greater London. Anywhere in E4, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Highams Park station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Events in parks such as The Highams Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
We cover events in every part of the E4 postcode area and the streets around it. From New Road, Hall Lane and York Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A1037, Chingford Mount is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover events in South Chingford (1 mile south-west), Chingford (1 mile north-east), Highams Park (1 mile south), Picketts Lock (1 mile north-west) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Chingford Mount includes Ainslie Wood and Highams Park Lake.
- Local schools include South Chingford Foundation School (0.9 miles south) and Aveling Park School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Ford pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.8 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Chingford Mount questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Chingford Mount?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Chingford Mount?
The closest is Highams Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Chingford Mount?
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chingford Mount and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Feeding event crew
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A summer fête at St Edmund's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Visitors usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, events in Chingford Mount stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Make sure allergen information is available
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Chingford Mount?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Chingford Mount
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
- 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