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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Waterloo, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van for your event in Waterloo? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Summer fairs
- Sports days
- Church fêtes
Fish and chip van for events for Waterloo events
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, events in Waterloo stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Fish and chip van for events for your event in Waterloo
Few things draw a crowd at a fête or festival like the smell of fish and chips. A chip van gives organisers a hot-food trader that almost everyone wants. For school summer fairs and festivals, we can cook chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce and more.
London street parties and fairs in Waterloo need careful planning around road closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Having the party at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Towns and villages near Waterloo
Other occasions in Waterloo
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- What’s available on the pitch
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- Space for a queue away from paths
As a London location, Waterloo is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
What we serve
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Perfect for your event in Waterloo
It needs little from volunteers.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Waterloo, people book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Food for volunteers
- Horse and dog shows
- Sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christ Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Waterloo questions
Can the van park in Jubilee Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
Do you trade at school fairs around Waterloo?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What can visitors choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need on the pitch?
Tell us the pitch size and ground, and we will check it works.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cakes and sandwiches are popular, but hot food is a draw when it is cool. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
- Plan bins near food stalls
We set up before visitors arrive.
Put the van near the entrance or the tea tent.
Running an event in Waterloo
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. For events in Waterloo, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Waterloo. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
An event in Jubilee Gardens means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For anyone arriving by train, London Waterloo station is in Waterloo itself.
Wherever your event is in SE1, SE11 and WC2N, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Waterloo sits on or near the A301 and A302, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also serve events in South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Waterloo includes Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Sussex pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (within half a mile south-west)
- 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