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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Chiswick, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Chiswick and across Greater London.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School summer fairs
Planning an event in Chiswick?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Chiswick
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We are often asked to cater church fêtes and feeding event crew, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Events in Chiswick range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces normally need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Chiswick (W4, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chiswick
Chiswick is about 1 mile south of Acton, in Greater London. From the centre of Chiswick to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Chiswick is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Chiswick to London (7 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as The William Hogarth Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Events anywhere in W4 and SW14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Pumping Station Road, Dale Street and Devonshire Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Turnham Green (1 mile south), Old Chiswick (1 mile south-east), Grove Park (1 mile south-west), Gunnersbury (1 mile west) and Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (1.2 miles east) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Chiswick include Campden Hill and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Chiswick School (0.6 miles south) and The Swedish School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Mawson Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.3 miles north-west)
Also in Chiswick
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in Chiswick stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- 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.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chiswick, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Common questions in Chiswick
What’s the nearest station to Chiswick?
The closest is Chiswick station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about parking in Chiswick?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Where the van can park in Chiswick
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Information about power and water
As a London location, Chiswick 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.
On the menu in Chiswick
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Occasions we serve in Chiswick
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Church fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
- Summer fairs
Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Nicholas Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A chip van compared with other options
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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