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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Kingston upon Thames events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Kingston upon Thames? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Feeding event crew
- Horse and dog shows
A chip van near Kingston upon Thames
Fish and chip van for events in Kingston upon Thames, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We’re often asked to cater summer fairs and sports tournaments, serving haddock and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
In Kingston upon Thames, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In Kingston upon Thames, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Event catering near Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Kingston upon Thames, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. Kingston upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Luke's CofE Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, there’s a station right in Kingston upon Thames: Kingston station.
We cover events in every part of the KT2, KT1 and TW10 postcode area. Streets in the area include Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Kingston upon Thames sits on or near the B3365, so getting the van to your event is simple. Nearby, we also serve events in Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Kingston upon Thames include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Tiffin School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Grey Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
Kingston upon Thames: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Kingston upon Thames?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about parking in Kingston upon Thames?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can the van come to Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Kingston upon Thames is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Kingston upon Thames
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Kingston upon Thames, people book us for events such as:
- Festivals
- Church fêtes
- Food for volunteers
- Community open days
A summer fête at Church of St Luke is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Kingston upon Thames
What else we do in Kingston upon Thames
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share pitch details
- Arrange bins and waste collection
We set up before visitors arrive.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- A queue area clear of rides and games
As a London location, Kingston upon Thames is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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