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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Richmond upon Thames events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Richmond upon Thames. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
A chip van near Richmond upon Thames
Fish and chip van for events in Richmond upon Thames, fried fresh
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Typical bookings include agricultural and country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and chips.
In Richmond upon Thames, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
Richmond upon Thames is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What affects the price in Richmond upon Thames
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Richmond upon Thames? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Summer events in Richmond upon Thames have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us about the pitch
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Perfect for your event in Richmond upon Thames
It suits almost every visitor.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Richmond upon Thames, people book us for occasions like:
- Feeding event crew
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Church fêtes
- Fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, Richmond station serves Richmond upon Thames directly.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
Questions from Richmond upon Thames
What about parking in Richmond upon Thames?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Which station is closest to Richmond upon Thames?
Richmond upon Thames has its own station: Richmond station.
Do you come to Richmond upon Thames?
Yes, we do. Richmond upon Thames is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Richmond upon Thames events: pitches and permissions
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Richmond upon Thames, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Richmond upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
An event in Pesthouse Common means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. School fairs, for a school like Marshgate Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
We cover events in every part of the TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Richmond upon Thames on the B321 and B322, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Richmond upon Thames include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Richmond upon Thames include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Richmond pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
A chip van compared with other options
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why us?
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Richmond upon Thames and the whole of Greater London
- 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