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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coombe, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Coombe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Coombe events
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Coombe
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include horse and dog shows and school summer fairs, with sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips.
In Coombe, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces generally need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Coombe
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Access that avoids crowds
- Details of any power or water on site
As a London location, Coombe is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Coombe
Can you come to a school fair in Coombe?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in Cottenham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Events we cater in Coombe
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Club open days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Norbiton station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Nearby places to Coombe
Other occasions in Coombe
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. At midsummer, events in Coombe stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coombe? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Running an event in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coombe and the surrounding area. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Coombe to London (9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Coombe Hill Junior School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Cottenham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We serve events across KT2, KT3 and SW20. Local streets include West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Coombe? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Coombe
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A van that becomes part of the event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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