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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Southgate, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Southgate and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Sports club events and race days
- School fairs and sports days
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Southgate events
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Southgate
When there is hot food, people stay longer, which is good for every other stall. Typical bookings include community festivals and sports days, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In Southgate, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers typically need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Evening events in Southgate have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Southgate
It keeps people on site.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- School summer fairs
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church Southgate Parish Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Southgate
Can the van park in Grovelands Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around Southgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What affects the price in Southgate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Community events around Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. In and around Southgate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
A school like Ashmole Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If visitors are coming by train, New Southgate station is about 1 mile away.
Events anywhere in N14, N11, N21 and N13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Southgate sits on or near the A111 and A1004, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Southgate we cover include Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Southgate includes Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Crown pub (under half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Places near Southgate
Other occasions in Southgate
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Southgate 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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