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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Eltham, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Eltham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fish and chip supper nights
Planning an event in Eltham?
Common questions in Eltham
Could you trade in Horn Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Eltham?
Mottingham station, in Eltham itself.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you come to Eltham?
We do. Eltham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Eltham
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater sports tournaments and school fairs and sports days, with chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Events in Eltham 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Tell us about the pitch
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. December events in Eltham lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
As a London location, Eltham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eltham
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
More for events in Eltham
Occasions we serve in Eltham
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
In Eltham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
A school like St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- How allergens are handled
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Eltham events: pitches and permissions
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. For events in Eltham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, there’s a station right in Eltham: Mottingham station. Events in parks such as Horn Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
We take the van to events all over the SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Eltham sits on or near the A20 and B263, so getting the van to your event is simple. Other places close to Eltham we cover include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Eltham include Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound Public House (under half a mile north)
- 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