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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Mapesbury, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your event in Mapesbury.
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
Book the van in Mapesbury
Fish and chip van for events in Mapesbury, cooked to order
The smell of fish and chips brings a queue to any fête. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. We are often asked to cater sports club events and race days and sports days, serving chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Events in Mapesbury range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Mapesbury (HA9, HA0, NW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Display allergens for each stall
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Mapesbury events: pitches and permissions
Mapesbury is about 1 mile south-east of Wembley, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Mapesbury, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
An event in St. Raphael's Edible Garden means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. School fairs, for a school like St Joseph's RC Infant School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Here we cover the HA9, HA0 and NW10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on London Road, Harrow Road and Cecil Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve events in Tokyngton (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Park (1 mile south-east), Wembley Park (1 mile north), Wembley (1 mile north-west) and Brent Park (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Neasden Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Brent Museum and Archives (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fox Wood and Middle Lake.
- Schools near Mapesbury include Ark Elvin Academy (within half a mile west) and The Swaminarayan School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Hilton London Wembley pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Middlesex (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. December events in Mapesbury lose the light at about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mapesbury
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Michael the Archangel, are a natural home for a chip van.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Mapesbury: your questions answered
What about parking in Mapesbury?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can you come to a school fair in Mapesbury?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Space for a queue away from paths
Mapesbury is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Mapesbury
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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