Greater London · England
Care Home Fish and Chips in Old Ford
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Old Ford? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your residents queue at the hatch.
- Residents’ celebrations
- A monthly fish and chip day
- Themed afternoons
Care home fish and chips for Old Ford events
Care home fish and chips in Old Ford, fried fresh
It gives the kitchen and care staff a change, and something to look forward to. For visiting days and birthday treats for residents, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Care homes in Old Ford frequently have a small car park or drive, so we agree a spot clear of ambulance access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
Towns and villages near Old Ford
Other occasions in Old Ford
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Ford?
Next to a delivery order, the van cooks on site, so it isn’t lukewarm by the time it’s plated. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, Old Ford has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an early-evening garden visit works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime visit is better.
- We start with a few details about your care home visit.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for residents.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van visit in Old Ford? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Common questions in Old Ford
What’s the nearest station to Old Ford?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Grove Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you park at the home?
Wherever suits the home, as long as it is level and safe; we’ll check access.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you come to Old Ford?
We do. Old Ford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear of ambulance access and emergency routes
- Somewhere residents can reach safely, or see from inside
- Firm, level ground close to the home
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planning a van visit in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Across the E3 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
For families visiting by train, Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Old photos of Old Ford Island can spark conversation during a van visit.
Anywhere in E3, E15 and E9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a care home visit on streets such as Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For care home visits just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Other local spots include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- List residents’ diets, allergies and portion needs
- Count families who are joining in
- Ask about smaller portions
- Plan how food reaches residents indoors
When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
A regular date gives everyone something to look forward to.
- 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