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Fish and Chip Van for Events for West Silvertown events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in West Silvertown.
- Sports club events and race days
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
A chip van near West Silvertown
Fish and chip van for events for your event in West Silvertown
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we’ll tell you quickly whether we can come. Typical bookings include church fêtes and village fêtes, with cod and chips, chips and mushy peas.
In West Silvertown, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- West Silvertown (E16, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
As a London location, West Silvertown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
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Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in West Silvertown
Could you trade in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in West Silvertown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
Tell us how your event generally works with traders, and we will agree terms.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van come to West Silvertown?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and West Silvertown is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
About the food
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.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Fairs, fêtes and events in West Silvertown
West Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. For events in West Silvertown, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
School fairs, for a school like Britannia Village Primary School, are a natural fit for a fish and chip van. If visitors are coming by train, Custom House station is about 0.5 miles away.
We take the van to events all over E16 and SE10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, Knights Road and Bradfield Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside West Silvertown, we also cover Silvertown (1 mile south-east), Custom House (1 mile north-east), Royal Docks (1 mile east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.4 miles east) and East Ham (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.5 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Agree the terms in writing
At the end, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in West Silvertown?
Almost every visitor likes fish and chips.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in West Silvertown and Greater London:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Agricultural and country shows
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Barnabas' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
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- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your visitors can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Winter fairs in West Silvertown are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- 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
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. 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’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Something for visitors to gather round
- Events in West Silvertown and across Greater London
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- 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