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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Surrey Canal, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your event in Surrey Canal. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraisers
A chip van near Surrey Canal
Fish and chip van for events in Surrey Canal, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it’s hot and crisp. Typical bookings include sports tournaments and feeding event crew, serving cod and chips, chips and sausage and chips.
London street parties and fairs in Surrey Canal need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Nearby places to Surrey Canal
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Step by step
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. In Surrey Canal, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Most events have a burger van. A chip van gives visitors something different. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Bookings across Greater London, including Surrey Canal
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
As a London location, Surrey Canal is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
What we serve
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
Community events around Surrey Canal
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Across the SE16 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ilderton Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. An event in Deptford Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council.
Events anywhere in SE16, SE15 and SE14 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A200 and A2208 close by, Surrey Canal is simple for us to get to for your event. Close by, we cover events in South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Surrey Canal includes New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include City of London Academy (0.6 miles west) and Southwark Free School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Surrey Docks pub (0.5 miles north)
Common questions in Surrey Canal
Can the van park in Deptford 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 Surrey Canal?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do you need on the pitch?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Tell us about power and water.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Surrey Canal
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
When the event closes, we pack up.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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