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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hooley, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Hooley and the surrounding area.
- Food for volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Hooley
Where the van can park in Hooley
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- Details of any power or water on site
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
As a London location, Hooley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Fish and chip van for events in Hooley, cooked to order
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. Whether it’s school fairs and sports days and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce and more.
In Hooley, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hooley
Also in Hooley
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Put bins near the queue.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hooley
Can the van park in Shabden Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hooley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to Hooley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hooley is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How big a pitch do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer fêtes in Hooley have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Hooley
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Hooley, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Hooley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
If your event is in Shabden Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For visitors coming by rail, Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Hooley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We take the van to events all over CR5 and RH1. Streets in the area include Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Hooley we cover include Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hooley include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.7 miles north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Occasions we serve in Hooley
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hooley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraisers
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like Coulsdon Sixth Form College, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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