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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Upminster events
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Upminster and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Sports club events and race days
- Summer fairs
Fish and chip van for events for Upminster events
Fish and chip van for events in Upminster, cooked to order
We can trade to the public or feed your volunteers. Typical bookings include sports days and agricultural and country shows, with curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Upminster, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan crew and volunteer food times
- Agree how we’ll be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
Bins near the van help keep the site tidy.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Upminster. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book our van in Upminster
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your event. We handle the cooking and serving. December events in Upminster lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; spring events have light until about 8:50pm by late May.
- Organisers send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm the date, what we need on the pitch and any documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Upminster
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
Could you trade in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Upminster?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Upminster is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you do crew food?
Yes. Tell us how many and when, and we will quote.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do festivals?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information and we will let you know if we’re available.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Running an event in Upminster
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Around Upminster, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Laurence, are a natural home for a chip van. For visitors coming by rail, Upminster has its own station, Upminster station.
For events in RM14 and RM11, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
Upminster 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Places near Upminster
What else we do in Upminster
- 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