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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Greengate
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Greengate and the surrounding area.
- Church fêtes
- Summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Greengate
Perfect for your event in Greengate
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Greengate book the van for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
- Church fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A chip van draws people in.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The van’s size and access needs
Fish and chip van for events in Greengate, cooked to order
A hot-food van gives families a reason to stay longer, which is good for every other stall. For community open days and school summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas for your guests.
Events in Greengate range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces normally need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Greengate (E13, E6, E16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Where the van can park in Greengate
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- What’s available on the pitch
As a London location, Greengate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Why Greengate hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Winter fairs in Greengate are dark by about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Greengate
Greengate is about 4 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For events in Greengate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Greengate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
An event in West Ham Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is West Ham station, about 1 mile west.
Anywhere in E13, E6 and E16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on May Road, Emma Road and Cave Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Greengate, we cover Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), Upton (1 mile north), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Canning Town (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Newham University Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and East Ham (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (within half a mile north) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Greengate
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What about parking in Greengate?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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