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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Harmondsworth, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Harmondsworth? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
A chip van near Harmondsworth
Fish and chip van for events in Harmondsworth, fried fresh
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re frequently asked to cater club open days and school summer fairs, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Events in Harmondsworth range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers usually need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Harmondsworth (UB7, TW6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Perfect for your event in Harmondsworth
It is low-maintenance for organisers, because we bring what we need.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Community festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Community events around Harmondsworth
Harmondsworth is about 1 mile south-west of West Drayton, in Greater London. Anywhere in UB7, we can bring the van to you. We serve 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Harmondsworth to London (17 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 1 mile away. School fairs, for a school like Harmondsworth Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the UB7 and TW6 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Moor Lane, Hatch Lane and High Street, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to events in Longford (1 mile south-west), Sipson (1 mile north-east), Heathrow (2 miles south-east), Harlington (2 miles east) and Stanwell (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles east), Marylebone (14 miles east), Kensington (12 miles east), Hampstead (14 miles east), Ruislip (7 miles north-east) and Brompton (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles north) and Harlington (1.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Harmondsworth include Harlington Community School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (less than half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
Harmondsworth 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’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In Harmondsworth, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Nearby places to Harmondsworth
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Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Harmondsworth: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Harmondsworth?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What’s the nearest station to Harmondsworth?
Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
- 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