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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Goodmayes events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Goodmayes? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Fundraisers
Fish and chip van for events for Goodmayes events
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Goodmayes
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater fundraisers and country shows, serving chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In Goodmayes, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
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. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Community events around Goodmayes
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. For events in Goodmayes, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Goodmayes. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Goodmayes to London (10 miles away).
An event in South Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. A school like Goodmayes Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Events anywhere in IG3, RM8 and RM6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A1083 close by, Goodmayes is simple for us to get to with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Goodmayes include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Goodmayes
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
In Goodmayes and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community festivals
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
A summer fête at Church of All Saints is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Goodmayes, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Goodmayes? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Goodmayes
Can you come to a school fair in Goodmayes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Can the van park in South Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to Goodmayes?
Yes, we do. Goodmayes is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What are the terms for events?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll agree terms.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. Fish and chips adds variety. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
Goodmayes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Goodmayes
Other occasions in Goodmayes
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
- 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