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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Palmers Green, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Palmers Green and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Palmers Green
Fish and chip van for events in Palmers Green, fried fresh
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We are frequently asked to cater fundraisers and sports tournaments, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Palmers Green need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Palmers Green (N13, N22, N11)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Palmers Green
Palmers Green is about 6 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your event to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Palmers Green and nearby villages. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Palmers Green station is in Palmers Green itself. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Palmers Green United Reformed Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
For events in N13, N22 and N11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Oak Lane, Fox Lane and York Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Palmers Green include the A105 and A1004, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring the van to events in Oakthorpe Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
A little further out are Broomfield House Museum (within half a mile west) and Greentrees Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Palmers Green include Hazelwood Infant School (under half a mile east) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Southgate (within half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
When the event closes, we pack up.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Palmers Green: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Palmers Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How do you charge at fêtes?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- What’s available on the pitch
As a London location, Palmers Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. The frying and serving are down to us. In Palmers Green, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before 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 fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Palmers Green
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
- 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