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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Single Street events
Fish and chip van for events in Single Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Club open days
- Festivals
- Country shows
Planning an event in Single Street?
About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Single Street
A van suits shows and field events, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and sports days and crew and volunteer catering, with cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In Single Street, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Single Street (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Single Street events: pitches and permissions
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Across the TN16 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Single Street is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Single Street to London (about 14 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A chip van draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of TN16. Local streets include Berry's Hill and Single Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Single Street we cover include Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Schools near Single Street include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Old Jail Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Single Street, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Single Street?
It can feed crew and volunteers too.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports tournaments
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
A school like Cudham Church of England Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
Common questions in Single Street
What’s the nearest station to Single Street?
Chelsfield station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Single Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for visitors.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can the van come to Single Street?
Yes, we do. Single Street is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Also near Single Street
What else we do in Single Street
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer events in Single Street have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Share pitch details
Plan where the queue forms, especially near rides and games.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Single Street and across Greater London
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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