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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Westbourne, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van for your event in Westbourne and across Greater London.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
Planning an event in Westbourne?
Fish and chip van for events in Westbourne, cooked to order
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. Popular choices include curry sauce, chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for horse and dog shows and sports club events and race days.
In Westbourne, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Westbourne (W2, W11, W9)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- What’s available on the pitch
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
- A clear route onto the pitch
Westbourne 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
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Common questions in Westbourne
Do you trade at school fairs around Westbourne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Could you trade in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Visitors will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you cover Westbourne?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Westbourne and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Westbourne stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
At larger events, a van adds to the mix and spreads the queues. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Westbourne
Westbourne is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. In and around Westbourne, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your visitors. Westbourne is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If your event is in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. If visitors are coming by train, London Paddington station, about 0.8 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your event is in W2, W11 and W9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. From Salem Road, Acklam Road and Morgan Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. With the A404 and A4206 close by, Westbourne is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve events in Westbourne Green (1 mile north-east), Bayswater (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile north-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north) and Paddington Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.1 miles east) and Kensington Arcade (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Westbourne includes Campden Hill and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Schools near Westbourne include Westminster Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Maida Vale School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Cock and Bottle pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (0.5 miles south-west) and Abdus Salam Library (1.5 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Westbourne
It suits almost every visitor.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School summer fairs
- Sports tournaments
- Church fêtes
- Food for volunteers
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Have other stalls for special diets
When the event closes, we pack up.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
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.
- 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