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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Coombe, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Coombe.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Club open days
- Fish and chip supper nights
Fish and chip van for events in Coombe
Fish and chip van for events in Coombe, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers, or both. We serve sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and school fairs and sports days.
London street parties and fairs in Coombe need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Coombe (CR0, CR2, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile east of Croydon, in Greater London. Bookings in Coombe come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Coombe to London (about 9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, South Croydon station is about 1 mile away. PTAs at schools such as Coombe Wood School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in CR0, CR2 and CR9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Oaks Road, Coombe Road and Coombe Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to events in Croydon (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile north), South Croydon (1 mile south-west), Shirley Oaks (1 mile north-east) and Shirley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles north) and National Psychosis Unit (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Russell School (within half a mile south) and St Peter's Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Coombe Lodge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Coombe have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Perfect for your event in Coombe
Hot food keeps families around.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Coombe book the van for occasions like:
- Church fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food for volunteers
- Club open days
Running a fête for a church like Church Hall United Reformed Church Of St Paul? A chip van draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Coombe? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Common questions in Coombe
What about parking in Coombe?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in Addington Hills?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to our fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van come to Coombe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Coombe is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Coombe
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Greater London, including Coombe
- Something for visitors to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Coombe
More for events in Coombe
- 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