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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Forest Hill, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Forest Hill.
- Summer fairs
- Festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
A chip van near Forest Hill
Fish and chip van for events in Forest Hill, fried fresh
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. We serve chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we are often booked for community festivals and feeding event crew.
Street parties and school fairs in Forest Hill are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Forest Hill
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Greater London, including Forest Hill
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Forest Hill events: pitches and permissions
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Forest Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Fairlawn Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre? A chip van draws people in.
Wherever your event is in SE23, SE22 and SE26, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Forest Hill we cover include Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Forest Hill include Allenby Tutorial Trust (less than half a mile south-east) and Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Capitol Cinema pub (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
Forest Hill: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Forest Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Forest Hill?
Honor Oak Park station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Winter fairs in Forest Hill are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Forest Hill
Also in Forest Hill
Occasions we serve in Forest Hill
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Forest Hill:
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Honor Oak Park station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Space for a queue away from paths
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
As a London location, Forest Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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