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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Foots Cray
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Foots Cray and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
Book the van in Foots Cray
Fish and chip van for events in Foots Cray, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available. On the menu are chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for feeding event crew and village fêtes.
In Foots Cray, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Foots Cray (DA14, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Space for a queue away from paths
As a London location, Foots Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Foots Cray
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Summer events in Foots Cray have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Foots Cray
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No surprises in your quote
- All the chip-shop extras
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Foots Cray
Do you trade at school fairs around Foots Cray?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Is parking a problem for the van in Foots Cray?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do you come to Foots Cray?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Foots Cray and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Running an event in Foots Cray
Foots Cray is about 1 mile south-east of Sidcup, in Greater London. Anywhere in DA14, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in Foots Cray Meadows, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Orchard Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Within about 7 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in DA14 and BR5, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Cray Road, Evry Road and The Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Foots Cray is on the A223, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover events in Ruxley (1 mile east), Albany Park (1 mile north-west), Upper Ruxley (1 mile east), Sidcup (1 mile north-west) and North Cray (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Foots Cray includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Kemnal Technology College (under half a mile south-west) and Walsingham School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion pub (within half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Nearby places to Foots Cray
Also in Foots Cray
- 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