Crowds at an outdoor fair with a carousel and bunting

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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Little Woodcote, Greater London

Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Little Woodcote.

School fairs and sports days
Country shows
Sports club events and race days

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The menu, dish by dish

Pie and chips

Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.

About our fish and chip van for events in Little Woodcote

Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We are frequently asked to cater community festivals and country shows, serving chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.

In Little Woodcote, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.

Location: Little Woodcote (SM5, CR8, SM6)
Region: Greater London
From the fryer: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Extras: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Price: Ask us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

Planners, venues and businesses

For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

Perfect for your event in Little Woodcote

A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Woodcote and nearby. Some of the most common are:

Sports days
Agricultural and country shows
Sports club events and race days
Community festivals

Running a fête for a church like St. Patrick's Church? A chip van draws people in.

Before booking anyone

What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Exactly what’s included in the price
What they can offer for dietary needs
The van’s size and access needs

Choosing a fish and chip van

Common questions in Little Woodcote

Which station is closest to Little Woodcote?

Woodmansterne station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.

Could you trade in Carshalton Park?

Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.

Can you park on the road outside?

That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.

Do you come to Little Woodcote?

Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Little Woodcote is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.

How long does set-up take?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.

Do we need to provide anything?

Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.

How far ahead should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.

Is a fish and chip van right for your event?

At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.

Why us?

No kitchen needed
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Fish and chips fried fresh on site
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather

Read our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.

Can’t we just order from the chip shop?

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.

What happens on the day

Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Little Woodcote, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.

You send us the event details and pitch information.
You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
We set up before the gates open.
We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
We clear the pitch when the event closes.

How to prepare

Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Make sure the van can get in

How to get a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.

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Planning help

Allergies and dietary needs

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:

Share pitch details
Arrange bins and waste collection
Agree when volunteers will eat
Have other stalls for special diets

Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.

A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.

Fairs, fêtes and events in Little Woodcote

Little Woodcote is about 2 miles west of Purley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Little Woodcote, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.

For visitors coming by rail, Woodmansterne station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Woodmansterne Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.

For events in SM5, CR8 and SM6, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your event is on Woodmansterne Lane, Little Woodcote Lane and Oaks Track or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Little Woodcote, we cover Woodcote Green (1 mile east), Woodcote (1 mile east), Peaks Hill (1 mile east), Roundshaw (2 miles north-east) and Woodmansterne (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).

Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles north-west) and Centrale Croydon (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.