Medway · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Luton events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Luton.
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fairs
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Fresh fish and chips in Luton
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Access that avoids crowds
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Fish and chip van for events in Luton, cooked to order
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and community events and village fêtes.
Around Luton, a fête or summer fair suits fish and chips. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Perfect for your event in Luton
It’s low-maintenance for organisers.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events and race days
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Paul with All Saints, are a natural home for a chip van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Event catering near Luton
Luton is about 1 mile north of Chatham, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Luton, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Luton Infant & Nursery School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Gillingham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
We take the van to events all over ME4, ME5 and ME7. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Luton Road and Maida Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve events in Hale (1 mile south-east), Chatham (1 mile south), Darland (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Wigmore (3 miles east) and Peters Village (4 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Luton has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Luton includes Ranscombe Farm and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include The Victory Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Magpie Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (0.7 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-west)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Luton, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:00pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Luton
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Medway, including Luton
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What affects the price in Luton
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Luton
Do you trade at school fairs around Luton?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Luton?
The closest is Chatham station, roughly 1 mile away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
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.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
What else we do in Luton
- 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