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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Greenwich, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Greenwich? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
Fish and chip van for events in Greenwich
Fish and chip van for events in Greenwich, fried fresh
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and agricultural and country shows, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
In Greenwich, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Event catering near Greenwich
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. For events in Greenwich, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Greenwich is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
A summer fête at St Mary's Church or St. Paul's is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. PTAs at schools such as Meridian Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We serve events across the SE10, SE3 and SE8 postcode area and the streets around it. From Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Greenwich include the A2203 and A2211, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Greenwich, we also cover Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observatory (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Greenwich include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include John Roan School (less than half a mile east) and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plume of Feathers pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Nunhead (2.5 miles west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your event. For an evening event in Greenwich, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Greenwich, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Somewhere firm if it rains
As a London location, Greenwich 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.
On the menu in Greenwich
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Greenwich questions
Can you come to a school fair in Greenwich?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is parking a problem for the van in Greenwich?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Towns and villages near Greenwich
Other occasions in Greenwich
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Greenwich
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your visitors already know
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Events we cater in Greenwich
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Feeding event crew
If your event is in Island Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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