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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Waltham Forest
We bring a fish and chip van for your event across Waltham Forest and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Music and food festivals
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
Planning an event in Waltham Forest?
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Agree the terms in writing
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree who removes waste
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
A few benches near the van help.
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Waltham Forest
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows. Whether it is church fêtes and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Waltham Forest, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Waltham Forest (E4, IG9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Waltham Forest 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’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Mushy peas
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Common questions in Waltham Forest
Can the van park in Linder's Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Waltham Forest?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: a pitch fee, a share of takings or a guaranteed minimum. We’ll agree it in writing.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How much does a fish and chip van for your event cost in Waltham Forest?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
For event organisers in Waltham Forest
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Running an event in Waltham Forest
Waltham Forest is about 1 mile north-east of Chingford, in Greater London. Events in Waltham Forest are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Waltham Forest is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Waltham Forest to London (11 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chingford station, about 0.6 miles west. Events in parks such as Linder's Field need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Wherever your event is in E4 and IG9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Waltham Forest sits on or near the A1069, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Sewardstonebury (1 mile north-west), Friday Hill (1 mile south-west), Monkhams (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile south-west) and Woodford Wells (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.3 miles south-east) and The Epping Forest Museum (within half a mile west). Within reach you will find Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Whitehall Primary School (0.8 miles south-west) and Heathcote School & Science College (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Forest pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Waltham Forest?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a fish and chip van is a great choice in Waltham Forest. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book our van in Waltham Forest
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Waltham Forest and the whole of Greater London
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Events we cater in Waltham Forest
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches at any fête.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waltham Forest and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Festivals
- School summer fairs
- Community open days
School fairs, for a school like Normanhurst School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event. In Waltham Forest, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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