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Festivals, fêtes and school events in St Paul's Cray, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van for your event in St Paul's Cray.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Feeding event crew
Planning an event in St Paul's Cray?
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in St Paul's Cray
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. We’re often asked to cater sports tournaments and charity fundraisers and community events, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and chips.
In St Paul's Cray, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- St Paul's Cray (BR5, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Event catering near St Paul's Cray
St Paul's Cray is about 1 mile north of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR5, we can bring the van to you. St Paul's Cray is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
A summer fête at St Barnabas is the classic setting for a fish and chip van. If your event is in Chislehurst Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of St Paul's Cray, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Greater London takes in BR5 and BR7. Whether your event is on Main Road, Murray Road and Rushet Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to St Paul's Cray we cover include St Mary Cray (1 mile south), Poverest (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south), Orpington (1 mile south) and Kevington (2 miles south-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).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near St Paul's Cray include Walsingham School (within half a mile north) and Kemnal Technology College (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Why choose fish and chip van for events in St Paul's Cray?
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
These are some of the bookings we take in St Paul's Cray and Greater London:
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Food for volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, there’s a station right in St Paul's Cray: St Mary Cray station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in St Paul's Cray stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We cook fresh and serve through the day.
- At the end, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in St Paul's Cray, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in St Paul's Cray? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in St Paul's Cray
Can the van park in Chislehurst Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school fairs around St Paul's Cray?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What do you need on the pitch?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, and room for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you come to St Paul's Cray?
Yes, we do. St Paul's Cray is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Information about power and water
- A queue area clear of rides and games
- Somewhere firm if it rains
St Paul's Cray 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.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Agree who removes waste
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Display allergens for each stall
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch.
Let visitors know there’s a chip van.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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