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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Collier Row, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Collier Row? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
Fish and chip van for events for Collier Row events
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Collier Row
When there is hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s feeding event crew and sports tournaments, we can cook sausage and chips, chips and curry sauce and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Collier Row are a great fit for a chip van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Collier Row (RM1, RM5, RM7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Collier Row
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
In Collier Row and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers
A school like Rise Park Infant School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Collier Row
Other occasions in Collier Row
Community events around Collier Row
Collier Row is about 1 mile north of Romford, in Greater London. For events in Collier Row, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Collier Row is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Romford station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Good Shepherd, are a natural home for a chip van.
Wherever your event is in RM1, RM5 and RM7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From Elm Road, Percy Road and Seymer Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Collier Row we cover include Rise Park (1 mile north-east), Romford (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles south-west), Rush Green (2 miles south) and Becontree Heath (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Bedfords Park.
- Schools near Collier Row include Marshalls Park Academy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Colley Rowe Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Collier Row hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Collier Row and across Greater London
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Collier Row
What’s the nearest station to Collier Row?
The closest is Romford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Collier Row?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For an evening event in Collier Row, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RM1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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