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Festivals, fêtes and school events in East Ham, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in East Ham.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in East Ham?
Running an event in East Ham
East Ham is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. For events in East Ham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Bartholomew's Church, are a natural home for a chip van. For anyone arriving by train, Barking station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in E6, IG11, E13 and E12. That could mean an event at a home on High Street South, Market Street and High Street North or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find East Ham on the A13 and A117, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Wallend (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile north), Beckton (1 mile south-east) and Greengate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
A little further out are The Who Shop Museum (under half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Ham include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near East Ham include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Miller's Well pub (under half a mile north)
About our fish and chip van for events in East Ham
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We serve chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and village fêtes.
In East Ham, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- East Ham (E6, IG11, E13, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in East Ham
Which station is closest to East Ham?
Barking station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around East Ham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in East Ham
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
East Ham 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in East Ham. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Events in East Ham and across Greater London
Also near East Ham
Other occasions in East Ham
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer fêtes in East Ham have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Display allergens for each stall
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Put bins near the queue.
A few benches near the van help.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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