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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hanworth, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Hanworth.
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Hanworth?
How our fish and chip van for events works in Hanworth
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and village fêtes, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Hanworth need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Hanworth (TW13, TW12, TW2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing in case the ground is soft.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hanworth?
Rain does not stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever the occasion in Hanworth, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Sports days
- Sports tournaments
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
A school like Buckingham Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
Hanworth 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
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, fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Hanworth stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Hanworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Hanworth
Do you trade at school fairs around Hanworth?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Crane Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Running an event in Hanworth
Hanworth is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Greater London. Events in Hanworth are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hampton station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as St Richard's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Greater London takes in TW13, TW12 and TW2. Whether your event is on Fir Road, New Road and Bel Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Hanworth we cover include Hampton (1 mile south-east), Hampton Hill (1 mile east), Fulwell (1 mile east), Whitton (2 miles north-east) and West Molesey (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (2.6 miles north) and Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Garden Lake and Oak Avenue Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hampton Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Hampton School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (3 miles north-east)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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