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Fish and Chip Van for Events in New Eltham
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in New Eltham.
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraisers
- Village fêtes
Fish and chip van for events in New Eltham
Event catering near New Eltham
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Bookings in New Eltham come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from New Eltham to London (8 miles away).
If your event is in Elmstead Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. A school like Wyborne Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Anywhere in SE9, DA15 and BR7, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around New Eltham includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near New Eltham include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
Fish and chip van for events in New Eltham, cooked to order
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it’s club open days and summer fairs, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and chips for your guests.
Events in New Eltham range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Location
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in New Eltham
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. For an evening event in New Eltham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SE9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in New Eltham
Can the van park in Elmstead Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in New Eltham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the van come to New Eltham?
We do. We serve events in New Eltham and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including New Eltham.
What can visitors choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in New Eltham
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
New Eltham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Events we cater in New Eltham
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Eltham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer fairs
- School fairs and sports days
- Food for volunteers
- Church fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near New Eltham
What else we do in New Eltham
- 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