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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Woodford Wells, Greater London
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Woodford Wells. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Feeding event crew
- Fundraisers
- School summer fairs
A chip van near Woodford Wells
Fish and chip van for events in Woodford Wells, fried fresh
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We serve chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater school summer fairs and village fêtes.
In Woodford Wells, a chip van suits school fairs and street parties, once the permissions are in place. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Woodford Wells (IG8, IG9)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Woodford Wells?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Woodford Wells hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree who removes waste
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Woodford Wells stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Woodford Wells is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woodford Wells and nearby villages. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
A school like Wells Primary School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints' Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We serve events across the IG8 and IG9 postcode area. From Bush Road, Park Avenue and Sydney Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A121, Woodford Wells is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to events in Monkhams (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Woodford Bridge (1 mile south-east), Friday Hill (1 mile west) and Chingford Hatch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (0.9 miles north-east) and 17 & Central (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity Catholic High School (0.6 miles west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Monkhams pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for a queue away from paths
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- Information about power and water
Woodford Wells 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Woodford Wells, and we will check the date and send a price.
Perfect for your event in Woodford Wells
A chip van is reliably one of the busiest pitches.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Woodford Wells and Greater London:
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and sports days
- Community open days
If your event is in The Highams Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Woodford Wells
Could you trade in The Highams Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you come to a school fair in Woodford Wells?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does the pitch need?
Send us the pitch details, and we’ll check it works.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you come to a school event?
We do. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
- 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