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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Paddington, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Paddington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book the van in Paddington
Fish and chip van for events in Paddington, cooked to order
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. Whether it is club open days and school fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
London street parties and fairs in Paddington need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Agree who removes waste
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Ensure allergen information is available
Put bins near the queue.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
As a London location, Paddington 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
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Paddington questions
What’s the nearest station to Paddington?
London Paddington station, in Paddington itself.
Can you come to a school fair in Paddington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at schools?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Tell us the date and where the van would park.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Occasions we serve in Paddington
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
These are some of the bookings we take in Paddington and Greater London:
- Community open days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
- Sports tournaments
A school like International Community School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Paddington, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. 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.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Greater London, including Paddington
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Running an event in Paddington
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For an event in Paddington, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Paddington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
If your event is in Royal Parks of London, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. For anyone arriving by train, Paddington has its own station, London Paddington station.
Wherever your event is in W2, W1H and W1U, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Paddington include the A5 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Paddington, we also cover Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (under half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Fountains Abbey pub (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
- 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