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Festivals, fêtes and school events in New Addington, Greater London
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 New Addington.
- Feeding event crew
- Church fêtes
- Country shows
A chip van near New Addington
Fish and chip van for events in New Addington, cooked to order
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available. For village fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Street parties and school fairs in New Addington are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- New Addington (CR0, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your event. Winter fairs in New Addington are dark by about 3:55pm, so we need a lit pitch; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Event catering near New Addington
New Addington is about 4 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. In and around New Addington, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. New Addington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
An event in Addington Vale means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Edward King and Confessor, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0 and CR9, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Bothwell Road, Windham Avenue and Gascoigne Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Forestdale (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile south), Addington (1 mile north-west), Farleigh (1 mile south-west) and Selsdon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around New Addington includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include Meridian High School (0.9 miles south-east)
For event organisers in New Addington
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
As a London location, New Addington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Agree the terms in writing
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
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New Addington: your questions answered
Can the van park in Addington Vale?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around New Addington?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to New Addington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Addington. For a quote, use our quote form.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Who books fish and chip van for events in New Addington?
It suits almost every visitor.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In New Addington, people book us for events such as:
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Community open days
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, Hayes (Kent) station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Addington?
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in New Addington
- Events in New Addington and across Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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