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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Plumstead, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Plumstead: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers
- Food for volunteers
Fish and chip van for events for Plumstead events
Community events around Plumstead
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Plumstead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Events in parks such as Plumstead Common need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Running a fête for a church like St John's Church? A chip van draws people in.
For events in SE18, SE28 and E16, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Plumstead include the A206, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Plumstead, we also cover Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). Open spaces near Plumstead include Gilbert's Pit.
- Nearby schools include Plumstead Manor School (within half a mile south-east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Plumstead
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We serve chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and horse and dog shows.
London street parties and fairs in Plumstead need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Plumstead questions
Can you come to a school fair in Plumstead?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Plumstead Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plumstead?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. For an evening event in Plumstead, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books fish and chip van for events in Plumstead?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as South Rise Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Plumstead
Other occasions in Plumstead
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Plumstead is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Plumstead? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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