Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for London events
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in London? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your visitors queue at the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
Fresh fish and chips in London
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Fish and chip van for events in London, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fundraisers, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and chips.
In London, fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser at events. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why London hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Fairs, fêtes and events in London
London is in Greater London. Anywhere in CR0, we can fry fresh for your visitors. London is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Charles Dickens Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George the Martyr, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A2 and A10, London is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). London is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around London includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Evening events in London have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in London
Can the van park in Newington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to London?
London has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to London?
We do. London is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What do you need on the pitch?
Send us the pitch details, and we will check it works.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ensure allergen information is available
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Settle the pitch terms early
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Information about power and water
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Why choose fish and chip van for events in London?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever the occasion in London, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Country shows
For anyone arriving by train, there is a station right in London: Elephant & Castle station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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