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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Petersham, Greater London
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 Petersham.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Petersham
About our fish and chip van for events in Petersham
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van, from small community events to bigger crowds. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and sports club events and race days, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Petersham need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Petersham
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Nearby places to Petersham
What else we do in Petersham
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Event catering near Petersham
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Petersham, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Petersham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If your event is in Marble Hill Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Running a fête for a church like St Peter's Church? A chip van draws people in.
Events anywhere in TW10 and TW1 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your event is on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Petersham include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox and Duck pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
As a London location, Petersham 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first visitors wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For an evening event in Petersham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ensure allergen information is available
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a chip van frees your helpers. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Petersham and across Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Common questions in Petersham
Which station is closest to Petersham?
St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you trade in Marble Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree it in writing.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Petersham?
It keeps people on site for longer.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Church fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- 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