Greater London · England
Corporate Fish and Chip Catering for Old Ford events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Old Ford.
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer staff parties
- Charity days
Corporate fish and chip catering in Old Ford
How our corporate fish and chip catering works in Old Ford
A chip van lunch is one of the simplest ways to say thank you to a team. It needs no kitchen and no room booking, and it gets people talking. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving lunches and open days and customer events.
In Old Ford, lunch breaks are often short, so we keep the menu short and service quick. Let us know about access and security. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Ask staff about allergies with a simple form
- Give us break and shift times
- Put allergy details in writing
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a sandwich platter, fish and chips feels like a real thank-you. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van in Old Ford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 generally the easier option.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer events after work in Old Ford have light until about 9:20pm; in late May, sunset is around 8:50pm.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Business events near Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. For a staff event in Old Ford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Among the historic houses close to Old Ford are Sutton House (1.5 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.3 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
For staff events in E3, E15 and E9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many staff. Your staff event could be at a house on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Old Ford, we also 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).
A little further out are 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 (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Other local spots include Park (less than half a mile north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Old Ford
Could you trade in Grove Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Old Ford?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you serve visitors at events?
Yes. A chip van gives visitors something to queue for and talk about.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Staff lunches
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Old Ford
What else we do in Old Ford
Events we cater in Old Ford
People remember it.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Charity and fundraising days at work
- Project milestones
- Summer staff parties
For staff and visitors coming by train, the nearest station is Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there is a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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