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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Shortlands events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Shortlands and across Greater London.
- Community open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Community festivals
A chip van near Shortlands
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why Shortlands hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
How our fish and chip van for events works in Shortlands
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll let you know if we are available. Whether it is horse and dog shows and festivals, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Street parties and school fairs in Shortlands are a great fit for a chip van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
Shortlands 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Should I sort the food myself?
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share pitch details
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Running an event in Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shortlands. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
A school like Highfield Infants' School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Events anywhere in BR2, BR1 and BR3 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Shortlands we cover include Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Shortlands questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Shortlands?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is parking a problem for the van in Shortlands?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Shortlands?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Perfect for your event in Shortlands
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Mark's Church, are a natural home for a chip van.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. For an evening event in Shortlands, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Shortlands? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Shortlands
- 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