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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Monkhams
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Monkhams and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports tournaments
Book the van in Monkhams
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 generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Fish and chip van for events in Monkhams, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We are frequently asked to cater community open days and horse and dog shows, with mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips.
Events in Monkhams range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share pitch details
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. For an evening event in Monkhams, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Monkhams, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Event catering near Monkhams
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Monkhams or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Monkhams is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Monkhams to London (about 10 miles away).
A school like Wells Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. An event in The Highams Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
For events in IG8, IG9 and E4, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, wherever the van can park. Monkhams sits on or near the A121, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Monkhams includes Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Schools near Monkhams include Trinity Catholic High School (within half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Local facilities include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Details of any power or water on site
Monkhams 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’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Monkhams?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Monkhams
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Monkhams and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
Who books fish and chip van for events in Monkhams?
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
These are some of the bookings we take in Monkhams and Greater London:
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Feeding event crew
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Monkhams
What’s the nearest station to Monkhams?
The closest is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Monkhams?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your visitors, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you come to Monkhams?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Monkhams is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
- 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