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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Farnborough, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Farnborough: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- School summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Fresh fish and chips in Farnborough
How our fish and chip van for events works in Farnborough
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. Whether it’s crew and volunteer catering and summer fairs, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
London street parties and fairs in Farnborough need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Farnborough (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Community events around Farnborough
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Farnborough. Farnborough is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Farnborough to London (about 12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Giles the Abbot? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Farnborough Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Farnborough, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buff pub (0.6 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Farnborough?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Farnborough
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often 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.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Towns and villages near Farnborough
More for events in Farnborough
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree who removes waste
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Perfect for your event in Farnborough
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- Community festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Orpington station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
As a London location, Farnborough is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter fairs in Farnborough are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- You share 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.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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FAQs for Farnborough
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in South Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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