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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Poplar
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your team turns food into part of your staff event in Poplar.
- Customer days
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- End-of-project celebrations
Corporate fish and chip catering in Poplar
Corporate fish and chip catering in Poplar, fried fresh
Facilities can deal with us directly, and we will go through what your site needs from us. Typical bookings include retirement send-offs and lunch for site crews, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Around Poplar, workplace bookings tend to use car parks, yards and loading bays. Get facilities’ approval and plan access early. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
As a London location, Poplar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your team in Poplar
What about parking in Poplar?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Poplar?
Canary Wharf station, in Poplar itself.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Poplar?
For a staff treat people will remember, a chip van is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Poplar hosts choose us
- We cover Poplar and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for staff to gather round
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also in Poplar
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the site’s requirements for caterers
- Plan an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Collect allergies in advance
- Ask staff to pre-order
Bins and napkins by the van make it easy.
A sign in reception or a team message builds the excitement.
Workplace catering around Poplar
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. In and around Poplar, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your staff. Poplar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For colleagues arriving by train, Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station. Historic houses near Poplar include Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for catering vans.
For staff events in E14, SE16 and E22, we just need to know where the van can park. Your staff event could be at a house on Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Poplar include the A102 and A1261, so getting the van to your staff event is simple. Close by, we cover staff events in London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. A lunch-break van visit in Poplar is always in daylight, but evening events need lights from about 3:55pm in December or 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your staff event in Poplar
A van lunch is a staff treat almost everyone appreciates.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Workplace fundraising days
- Thank-you lunches for the team
- Celebrating a big win
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
Being near the A102 and A1261 makes Poplar a simple run for the van.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your team for your staff event in Poplar? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, 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