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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Turnpike Lane, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Turnpike Lane? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes
Fresh fish and chips in Turnpike Lane
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
Turnpike Lane is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
How our fish and chip van for events works in Turnpike Lane
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and horse and dog shows, serving mushy peas, chips and cod and chips.
Events in Turnpike Lane range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Turnpike Lane (N8, N22, N15)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Working with your venue
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Turnpike Lane? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Turnpike Lane events: pitches and permissions
Turnpike Lane is about 3 miles north of Highbury, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Turnpike Lane will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Turnpike Lane to London (about 6 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Hornsey station serves Turnpike Lane directly. An event in Ducketts Common means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
For events in N8, N22 and N15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Bury Road, High Road and Glebe Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Hornsey (1 mile west), Noel Park (1 mile north), Wood Green (1 mile north), Stroud Green (1 mile south) and Crouch End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Mall Wood Green (within half a mile north) and Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Darland's Lake and Railway Fields.
- Schools near Turnpike Lane include Greig City Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Moselle Upper School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Toll Gate pub (within half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Display allergens for each stall
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
A few benches near the van help.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Turnpike Lane?
We keep cooking in the rain, which matters at outdoor events.
These are some of the bookings we take around Turnpike Lane:
- School summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
PTAs at schools such as North Harringay Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Turnpike Lane
Which station is closest to Turnpike Lane?
Turnpike Lane has its own station: Hornsey station.
Could you trade in Ducketts Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van come to our fair?
Tell us the date and pitch details and we’ll check.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What about visitors who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your visitors, and we agree exactly where before the day. Winter fairs in Turnpike Lane are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:55pm by late May.
- It starts with your event and pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch through the event.
- We pack down at the end and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Next to a volunteer barbecue, a chip van frees your helpers. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Turnpike Lane and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Turnpike Lane
More for events in Turnpike Lane
- 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