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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hayes, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Hayes and across Greater London.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Music and food festivals
Book the van in Hayes
Fish and chip van for events in Hayes, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for festivals and fundraisers.
In Hayes, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hayes
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Towns and villages near Hayes
What else we do in Hayes
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hayes
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. For events in Hayes, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Hayes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Fountain House Hotel, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Barra Hall Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Here we cover the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square, wherever the van can park. You will find Hayes on the A312, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
A little further out are Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Hayes includes Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
Where the van can park in Hayes
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- What’s available on the pitch
Hayes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hayes
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Mark out the queue area away from walkways, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Hayes?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hayes, people book us for occasions like:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Community festivals
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hayes
Could you trade in Barra Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hayes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, once the school agrees where the van goes. Send us the date and the spot.
Do you cover Hayes?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hayes is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Winter fairs in Hayes are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We set up before the gates open.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Hayes and the whole of Greater London
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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