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Fish and Chip Van for Events for West Ham events
Bring the chip shop to your event in West Ham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Fundraisers
- Church fêtes
- Festivals
Fish and chip van for events for West Ham events
About our fish and chip van for events in West Ham
Send us the event details and the pitch information, and we will tell you quickly whether we can come. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events and race days, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Street parties and school fairs in West Ham are a great fit for a chip van, once the permissions are in place. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For a reliable crowd-pleaser, a chip van is hard to beat in West Ham. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in West Ham
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Classic food your visitors already know
- No kitchen needed
Events we cater in West Ham
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Community open days
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
For anyone arriving by train, West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In West Ham, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that doesn’t block walkways
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Information about power and water
West Ham 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Also in West Ham
How we price a fish and chip van for your event
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
FAQs for West Ham
Can you come to a school fair in West Ham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you cover West Ham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and West Ham is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Share pitch details
- Agree who removes waste
Crew food is served at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
West Ham events: pitches and permissions
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in West Ham, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. West Ham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If your event is in West Ham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as West Ham Church Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
We cover events in every part of the E15, E13 and E7 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Ham include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near West Ham include West Ham Church School (within half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
- 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