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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Ealing, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Ealing and the surrounding area.
- Sports days
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Ealing
Fish and chip van for events in Ealing, cooked to order
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and community open days, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips for your guests.
London street parties and fairs in Ealing need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ealing (W5, W13, W3, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us about the pitch
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Ealing? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Ealing
What else we do in Ealing
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Ealing
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Greater London, including Ealing
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Ealing events: pitches and permissions
Ealing is about 7 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. In and around Ealing, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ealing Broadway station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A summer fête at St Saviour's Church is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in W5, W13, W3 and NW10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Coleridge Square and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Ealing include the A40 and B452, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in South Ealing (1 mile south), Pitshanger (1 mile north), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile west) and West Ealing (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (less than half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ealing include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
- Schools near Ealing include Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Great Ealing School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.5 miles east)
Questions from Ealing
Do you trade at school fairs around Ealing?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Ealing?
Ealing Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Send us the date, location and expected numbers.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Ealing?
It suits almost every visitor.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ealing book the van for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
- Country shows
Events in parks such as Walpole Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Any minimum charge
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
Ealing is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ealing
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. At midsummer, events in Ealing stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
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.
- 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