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Fish and Chip Van for Events in St Mary Cray
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event turns food into part of your event in St Mary Cray.
- Community open days
- Food for volunteers
- Sports tournaments
Fish and chip van for events for St Mary Cray events
Fish and chip van for events in St Mary Cray, cooked to order
Fêtes, school fairs, festivals and shows all suit a chip van. For festivals and food for volunteers, we’ll put together a menu of chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In St Mary Cray, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in St Mary Cray
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Visitors normally gather round the hatch once service starts. For an evening event in St Mary Cray, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
Event catering near St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in St Mary Cray. St Mary Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
A school like Poverest Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. If visitors are coming by train, St Mary Cray has its own station, St Mary Cray station. Within about 6 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For events in BR5, BR6 and BR7, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include New Road, Kent Road and Park Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around St Mary Cray include the A224, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside St Mary Cray, we cover Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Mary Cray include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near St Mary Cray include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Anchor Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in St Mary Cray
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips, from families to older visitors.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- School summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
If your event is in Jubilee Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Display allergens for each stall
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
Questions from St Mary Cray
Could you trade in Jubilee Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in St Mary Cray?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in St Mary Cray?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes. Give us numbers and a time.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
- 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