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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Hacton events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Hacton and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Hacton
About our fish and chip van for events in Hacton
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. For country shows and sports club events and race days, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Hacton are a great fit for a chip van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors generally gather round the hatch once service starts. At midsummer, events in Hacton stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Hacton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hacton?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Hacton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we’ll explain the options.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Hacton?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Occasions we serve in Hacton
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hacton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraisers
- Summer fairs
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as Scotts Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
What affects the price in Hacton
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Community events around Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Hacton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Upminster station, about 1.8 miles north-east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Matthews Church Hall, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in RM12, RM14 and RM13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hacton we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Schools near Hacton include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Hacton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- 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