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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Sanderstead
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Sanderstead and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near Sanderstead
About our fish and chip van for events in Sanderstead
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. Typical bookings include community festivals and church fêtes and fish and chip suppers, with chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In Sanderstead, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Also near Sanderstead
Also in Sanderstead
Sanderstead events: pitches and permissions
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. In and around Sanderstead, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sanderstead to London (about 11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in CR2 and CR8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. We can serve an event on streets such as Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Sanderstead is on the A2022, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Sanderstead we cover include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
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.
Sanderstead questions
Can the van park in Littleheath Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to a school fair in Sanderstead?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Tell us how many and when, and we’ll quote.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you cover Sanderstead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Sanderstead is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Agreement from the site for a catering van
Sanderstead 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 booking.
On the menu in Sanderstead
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Sanderstead, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Sanderstead?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event, with cakes and teas alongside. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Share pitch details
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
If we are feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Perfect for your event in Sanderstead
Organisers book a chip van because it’s one of the most popular stalls.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Sanderstead, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
- Country shows
- Feeding event crew
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Gresham Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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