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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Old Oak Common, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fish and chip van for events in Old Oak Common.
- Fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
- Village fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Old Oak Common
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Information about power and water
As a London location, Old Oak Common is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Old Oak Common
Organisers can book us as a trader, or to feed crew and volunteers. Typical bookings include crew and volunteer catering and country shows, with chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Events in Old Oak Common range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Oak Common?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Old Oak Common. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Occasions we serve in Old Oak Common
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, which matters at outdoor events.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- School fairs and sports days
A school like Old Oak Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
For event organisers in Old Oak Common
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Summer events in Old Oak Common have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Running an event in Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. For an event in Old Oak Common, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Old Oak Common to London (7 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Old Oak Common has its own station, Willesden Junction station.
We take the van to events all over NW10, W3 and NW26 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For events just outside Old Oak Common, we cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Oak Common include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Old Oak Common include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
FAQs for Old Oak Common
What’s the nearest station to Old Oak Common?
Old Oak Common has its own station: Willesden Junction station.
What about parking in Old Oak Common?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for visitors are worth planning.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
- 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