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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Temple Mills events
Fish and chip van for events in Temple Mills: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Horse and dog shows
Book the van in Temple Mills
About our fish and chip van for events in Temple Mills
Country shows and field events suit a van, if the ground is firm enough for vehicles. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and curry sauce, and we’re often booked for club open days and charity fundraisers and community events.
In Temple Mills, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Temple Mills (E20, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. Winter fairs in Temple Mills are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Temple Mills
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
As a London location, Temple Mills is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Events we cater in Temple Mills
It is low-maintenance for organisers.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Church fêtes
- Community open days
If your event is in Mabley Green, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Food your guests will love
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 is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Arrange bins and waste collection
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Temple Mills questions
Can the van park in Mabley Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple Mills?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How do you charge at fêtes?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree terms before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Temple Mills.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you trade at schools?
We do. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it’s cool. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Temple Mills
- A clear quote before you book
- Events in Temple Mills and across Greater London
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Also near Temple Mills
Other occasions in Temple Mills
Running an event in Temple Mills
Temple Mills is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. People in Temple Mills book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Temple Mills is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Eleutherius, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Stratford International station serves Temple Mills directly.
Anywhere in E20, E15 and E9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Major Road, Forbes Lane and Keirin Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Temple Mills sits on or near the A106, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Temple Mills, we also cover East Village (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east) and Fish Island (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Eton Manor Boys' Club (within half a mile north) and Mossbourne Riverside Academy (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.9 miles south-east)
- 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