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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Custom House, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Custom House.
- Country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in Custom House
How our fish and chip van for events works in Custom House
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. For church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Custom House are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Community events around Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. For an event in Custom House, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Custom House. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
If visitors are coming by train, Custom House has its own station, Custom House station. School fairs, for a school like St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
For events in E16 and E13, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Custom House sits on or near the A1020, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Custom House include Royal Docks Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Winter fairs in Custom House are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Custom House
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
These are some of the bookings we take in Custom House and Greater London:
- Community festivals
- Sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
An event in Thames Barrier Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Custom House is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Custom House
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose a fish and chip van in Custom House?
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Custom House
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Custom House
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Custom House
Can you come to a school fair in Custom House?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Places near Custom House
Other occasions in Custom House
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
- 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