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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Oakthorpe Park, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Oakthorpe Park? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Sports tournaments
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Oakthorpe Park
Everything is cooked as people come up, so nothing sits waiting. Typical bookings include sports club events and race days and church fêtes, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Oakthorpe Park need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around Oakthorpe Park
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Events in Oakthorpe Park are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Oakthorpe Park to London (about 8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Michael-at-Bowes? A chip van draws people in. School fairs, for a school like St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We serve events across N13, N22 and N11 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Oakthorpe Park on the A105, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Oakthorpe Park we cover include Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Oakthorpe Park include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakthorpe Park include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (under half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer fêtes in Oakthorpe Park have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Oakthorpe Park: your questions answered
Could you trade in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Oakthorpe Park?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What does the pitch need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
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Events we cater in Oakthorpe Park
It suits almost every visitor.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Village fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers
Events in parks such as Broomfield Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Agree a wet-weather pitch on hard standing.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Information about power and water
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Confirmation the van can trade there
Oakthorpe Park 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Oakthorpe Park
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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