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Fish and Chip Van for Events in South Wimbledon
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across South Wimbledon and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in South Wimbledon
About our fish and chip van for events in South Wimbledon
Country shows and field events suit a van, as long as there is a firm route onto the pitch. On the menu are cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for volunteers and horse and dog shows.
Events in South Wimbledon range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for South Wimbledon
Can you come to a school fair in South Wimbledon?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What about parking in South Wimbledon?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
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.
What are the terms for events?
That varies: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We will agree terms before the day.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we are available.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
South Wimbledon events: pitches and permissions
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Around South Wimbledon, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your visitors. South Wimbledon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from South Wimbledon to London (about 7 miles away).
An event in Wandle Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council. Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity? A chip van draws people in.
Here we cover the SW19, SW20 and SW17 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. We can serve an event on streets such as Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to South Wimbledon we cover include Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near South Wimbledon include Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Wibbas Down Inn (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near South Wimbledon
Also in South Wimbledon
Perfect for your event in South Wimbledon
It suits almost every visitor.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
- Community festivals
If visitors are coming by train, Wimbledon station is in South Wimbledon itself.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch, at the agreed time.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in South Wimbledon. In South Wimbledon, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Where the van can park in South Wimbledon
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Details of any power or water on site
- A clear route onto the pitch
South Wimbledon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in South Wimbledon
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Wimbledon? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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