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Festivals, fêtes and school events in West Barnes, Greater London
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in West Barnes. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Community festivals
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in West Barnes?
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Fish and chip van for events in West Barnes, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and sports tournaments.
In West Barnes, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Where the van can park in West Barnes
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Access that avoids crowds
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
West Barnes is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Event catering near West Barnes
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Bookings in West Barnes come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. West Barnes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Barnes to London (about 9 miles away).
An event in Beverley Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Church fêtes, at churches such as Holy Cross, are a natural home for a chip van.
This part of Greater London takes in KT3 and SW20. Streets in the area include Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to West Barnes we cover include Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (0.9 miles west). The countryside around West Barnes includes Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near West Barnes include Raynes Park High School (within half a mile north) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Fountain pub (0.7 miles west)
Places near West Barnes
Other occasions in West Barnes
Perfect for your event in West Barnes
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Fish and chip supper nights
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Barnes? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in West Barnes have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in West Barnes? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover West Barnes and the whole of Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
Questions from West Barnes
What’s the nearest station to West Barnes?
Motspur Park station, in West Barnes itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around West Barnes?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes, with the school’s permission for the van on site. Send us the date and the spot.
Can the van come to our fair?
Frequently, yes. Get in touch with the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Give us an idea of numbers
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Let visitors know there is a chip van.
- 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