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Fish and Chip Van for Events for South Kensington events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in South Kensington and the surrounding area.
- Summer fairs
- School summer fairs
- Sports club events and race days
Book the van in South Kensington
How our fish and chip van for events works in South Kensington
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include fish and chip supper nights and feeding event crew, serving sausage and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
London street parties and fairs in South Kensington need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Community events around South Kensington
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in South Kensington will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Events in parks such as Burton’s Court need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch. Church fêtes, at churches such as Chapel of St Luke, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Greater London takes in SW3, SW7 and SW10. From King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around South Kensington include the A3217, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Marsden Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (within half a mile north). Within reach you will find Serpentine and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include London School of Dramatic Art (less than half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Anglesea Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (within half a mile north) and Ladbroke Estate (2 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by volunteers, a van means volunteers can enjoy the day. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Greater London, including South Kensington
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Share any nut or allergy policies
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
FAQs for South Kensington
Could you trade in Burton’s Court?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in South Kensington?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- What’s available on the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
South Kensington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. At midsummer, events in South Kensington stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
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.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Towns and villages near South Kensington
What else we do in South Kensington
- 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