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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hayes, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Hayes? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community open days
- Summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in Hayes?
Fish and chip van for events in Hayes, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. For fundraisers and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and chips for your guests.
In Hayes, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces usually need council permission, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Nearby places to Hayes
What else we do in Hayes
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Details of any power or water on site
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
As a London location, Hayes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Cod and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hayes
What about parking in Hayes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can you come to a school fair in Hayes?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Agree the terms in writing
- Share pitch details
Put bins near the queue.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Occasions we serve in Hayes
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hayes and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Sports tournaments
If your event is in Coney Hall Recreation Ground, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. For an evening event in Hayes, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- We confirm availability, our pitch needs and anything the event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Community events around Hayes
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hayes and nearby villages. We serve 764 places in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Hayes (Kent) station serves Hayes directly. A school like Hawes Down Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We serve events across BR4 and BR2 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hayes, we also cover West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Hayes include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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