Greater London · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Gallows Corner, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Gallows Corner and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports days
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Gallows Corner
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. Organisers get a trader almost everyone is happy to queue for. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and chips, and we’re frequently booked for church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and fundraisers.
In Gallows Corner, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Gallows Corner
It keeps people on site for longer.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Community open days
Events in parks such as Raphael Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Community events around Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. From the centre of Gallows Corner to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Gallows Corner is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Michael and All Angels Church, are a natural home for a chip van. School fairs, for a school like Royal Liberty School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Events anywhere in RM3, RM2 and RM11 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Gallows Corner, we also cover Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Gallows Corner include Bedfords Park.
- Nearby schools include Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.6 miles south-east) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
Also near Gallows Corner
Also in Gallows Corner
Common questions in Gallows Corner
Do you trade at school fairs around Gallows Corner?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is parking a problem for the van in Gallows Corner?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Gallows Corner.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
As a London location, Gallows Corner 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 before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer fêtes in Gallows Corner have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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