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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Longlands, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Longlands.
- Community festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club open days
Fish and chip van for events for Longlands events
How the day works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. At midsummer, events in Longlands stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events in Longlands, cooked to order
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and community events and sports tournaments, we can cook curry sauce, chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Longlands, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Longlands
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Longlands? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Longlands?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. 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.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Longlands
Other occasions in Longlands
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Event catering near Longlands
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. For events in Longlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Longlands to London (9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Christ Church, are a natural home for a chip van. If your event is in Waring Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Longlands, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We take the van to events all over the DA15, DA14 and SE9 postcode area and the streets around it. From Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Longlands sits on or near the A211, so getting the van to your event is simple. For events just outside Longlands, we cover Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Longlands includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Longlands?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is New Eltham station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
- Information about power and water
Longlands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Longlands
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Waring Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Longlands.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest 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.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about the pitch
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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