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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coldharbour, 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 Coldharbour.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School fairs and sports days
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in Coldharbour
Fish and chip van for events in Coldharbour, cooked to order
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. Typical bookings include church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and community festivals, with cod and chips, chips and curry sauce.
In Coldharbour, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers usually need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer events in Coldharbour have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Coldharbour
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Coldharbour events: pitches and permissions
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Bookings in Coldharbour come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Coldharbour is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
PTAs at schools such as Woolmore Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Church fêtes, at churches such as All Saints Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE10 and E22, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. You will find Coldharbour on the A1206 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Questions from Coldharbour
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you come to a school fair in Coldharbour?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Coldharbour.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coldharbour? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Occasions we serve in Coldharbour
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Canary Wharf station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coldharbour?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Coldharbour
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Places near Coldharbour
Other occasions in Coldharbour
- 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