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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Richmond, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in Richmond.
- Sports tournaments
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Sports days
Fish and chip van for events for Richmond events
About our fish and chip van for events in Richmond
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, once the school agrees where the van goes. For sports club events and race days and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce for your guests.
In Richmond, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Richmond
Can you come to a school fair in Richmond?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could you trade in Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to Richmond?
We do. Richmond is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for visitors.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Richmond, 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.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Share pitch details
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Display allergens for each stall
- Arrange bins and waste collection
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-sold meal tickets can help at fundraisers.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
Richmond 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Richmond
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Richmond events: pitches and permissions
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. For events in Richmond, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Richmond station, about 0.5 miles north. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Vineyard Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in TW9, TW1 and TW10 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to events in Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Richmond include Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Nearby schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A menu almost everyone likes
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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