Greater London · England
Festivals, fêtes and school events in Rush Green, Greater London
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Rush Green. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
Planning an event in Rush Green?
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. Summer fêtes in Rush Green have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Rush Green
School fairs and sports days work well with a chip van, once the school agrees where the van goes. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and agricultural and country shows.
In Rush Green, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Rush Green events: pitches and permissions
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. For events in Rush Green, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Augustine of Canterbury Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We serve events across RM7, RM1 and RM12. That could mean an event at a home on Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Dagenham (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's Church of England Academy (0.9 miles north-west) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Rush Green
Do you trade at school fairs around Rush Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about parking in Rush Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you cover Rush Green?
Yes, we do. Rush Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
Yes. We will agree access before the children arrive.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Places near Rush Green
Other occasions in Rush Green
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Somewhere firm if it rains
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Rush Green 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Perfect for your event in Rush Green
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Rush Green book the van for events such as:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church fêtes
- Sports club events and race days
- Festivals
If your event is in Harrow Lodge Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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