Greater London · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Elm Park, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Elm Park.
- Sports tournaments
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Elm Park events
Elm Park events: pitches and permissions
Elm Park is about 2 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Elm Park and the surrounding area. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Emerson Park station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Elm Park Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Greater London takes in RM12 and RM13, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Wood Lane and Carfax Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include South Hornchurch (1 mile south-west), Rush Green (2 miles north-west), Dagenham (2 miles west), Romford (2 miles north) and Rainham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St George's Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Elm Park include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles north-east)
About our fish and chip van for events in Elm Park
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. For village fêtes and summer fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, curry sauce and haddock and chips.
Events in Elm Park range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces usually need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Elm Park (RM12, RM13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Elm Park
It’s a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in Elm Park, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Elm Park
Also in Elm Park
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in Elm Park and across Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Where the van can park in Elm Park
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Confirmation the van can trade there
As a London location, Elm Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Elm Park
Can you come to a school fair in Elm Park?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Elm Park?
Emerson Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
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.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. In Elm Park, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and 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