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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Hounslow, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Hounslow.
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Hounslow
Fish and chip van for events in Hounslow, fried fresh
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater feeding event crew and festivals.
In Hounslow, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Hounslow (TW13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Summer events in Hounslow have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 usually simpler.
Nearby places to Hounslow
More for events in Hounslow
Hounslow events: pitches and permissions
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hounslow. Hounslow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hounslow to Guildford (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Sunbury station, about 0.9 miles south-east. PTAs at schools such as Meadhurst Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Wherever your event is in TW13, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve events in Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Hounslow
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Hounslow. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Hounslow and the whole of Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Hounslow
Do you trade at school fairs around Hounslow?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Hounslow?
Sunbury station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Space, access and the venue
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
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Hounslow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hounslow
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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