England

Fish and chip van hire in Greater London

Cod, haddock and chips for events in all 764 towns and villages of Greater London, served hot from the hatch.

A chip van across Greater London

Our van in Greater London

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Greater London, or pick your town from the list below.

Main towns

Fish and chip van hire in Greater London: what to expect

We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and milestone birthday parties, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.

We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.

First, tell us about your event.
We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
We cook to order on the day for your guests.
Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

Pricing in Greater London

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

What you get with us

A van that becomes part of the event
Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
We cover Greater London and the whole of Greater London

How to get 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, fill in our quote form.

Local landmarks in London

You’ll find the van serving near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library and the streets around them. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (within half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Open spaces near London include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile west)
Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north)

A fish and chip van across Greater London: what to know

There are 157 towns and 87 villages and hamlets in Greater London, so the setting can be anything from London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan. Parts of Greater London are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

London: If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St George the Martyr, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you had Newington Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Around midsummer it stays light in London until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.

What the van needs

We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:

The site’s agreement to a catering van
A clear area by the serving hatch
Light near the van and the queue for evening service

Prices and what affects them

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

Your choice of menu
The date and time of year
Access and parking
The minimum booking

Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.

What to tell us

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

Where the van would park
The address or venue name
The date and when you’d like to eat
A picture of the space and the way in

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.

About the food

Sausage and chips

For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.

Cod and chips

Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.

Looking after everyone

We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:

Have bins and napkins near the hatch
Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Confirm allergies by email
Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van

A short menu keeps service quick, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.

A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.

Takeaway run or book a van?

You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.

Greater London questions

How do you handle allergies?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.

What do we need to supply?

Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.

What if the weather’s bad?

Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.

How does fish and chip van hire work?

We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.

How much does a fish and chip van cost in Greater London?

It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.

Do you bring everything you need?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.