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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Peaks Hill
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Peaks Hill.
- Food for volunteers
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Fresh fish and chips in Peaks Hill
How our fish and chip van for events works in Peaks Hill
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include sausage and chips, chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village fêtes and summer fairs and agricultural and country shows.
Street parties and school fairs in Peaks Hill are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Details of any power or water on site
As a London location, Peaks Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Nearby places to Peaks Hill
Other occasions in Peaks Hill
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Peaks Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your event in Peaks Hill
Hot food keeps families around.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Coloma Convent Girls' School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Peaks Hill 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. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Peaks Hill events: pitches and permissions
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR8, we can bring the van to you. Peaks Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Peaks Hill to London (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Purley station is about 0.8 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mark? A chip van draws people in.
Events anywhere in CR8 and SM6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event at a home on Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A2022, Peaks Hill is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Peaks Hill, we also cover Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (2.4 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Nearby schools include Laleham Lea School (within half a mile north-west) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Common questions in Peaks Hill
What about parking in Peaks Hill?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can the van park in Carshalton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
- 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