Greater London · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Northumberland Heath, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Northumberland Heath.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
Planning an event in Northumberland Heath?
Common questions in Northumberland Heath
Can the van park in Braeburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Northumberland Heath?
Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater for helpers?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
About our fish and chip van for events in Northumberland Heath
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. Whether it’s club open days and fish and chip supper nights, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce.
In Northumberland Heath, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Northumberland Heath
Other occasions in Northumberland Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
Put bins near the queue.
A sign at the entrance tells visitors hot food is available.
A chip van compared with other options
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Northumberland Heath hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A queue area clear of rides and games
As a London location, Northumberland Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Northumberland Heath or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Northumberland Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's? A chip van draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as King Henry School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in DA8 and DA7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Northumberland Heath, we also cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northumberland Heath include Barnehurst Infant School (less than half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (less than half a mile south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in Northumberland Heath stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Northumberland Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in 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