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Corporate Fish and Chip Catering in Upminster
Planning a fish and chip van for your team in Upminster? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your staff queue at the hatch.
- A monthly Fish Friday
- Leaving dos
- Charity and fundraising days at work
Corporate fish and chip catering for Upminster events
Corporate fish and chip catering for your staff event in Upminster
Food is fried to order, so it is hot whether you’re first or last in the queue. We’re frequently asked to cater charity days and warehouse, depot and site teams, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For offices in and around Upminster, the van usually parks in a car park, yard or loading bay, if the building allows it. Facilities teams usually need to approve the van, and access needs planning. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upminster?
A barbecue needs someone to cook. With a van, nobody from the team has to cook. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Upminster hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Upminster and the whole of Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Staff lunches in Upminster: access and travel
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. People in Upminster book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Upminster is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Upminster are historic houses such as Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their vehicle rules before planning a van.
Staff events anywhere in RM14 and RM11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens, and the van can serve a staff event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Upminster we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upminster include Cranham Marsh.
- Local schools include Eastbrook School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Upminster is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upminster
- Staff lunches
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Upminster
It gets people out of their usual groups.
Whatever the occasion in Upminster, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Shift teams at depots and warehouses
- Workplace fundraising days
- Leaving dos
- Friday lunch treats
For staff and visitors coming by train, there is a station right in Upminster: Upminster station.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any minimum charge
Upminster: your questions answered
What about parking in Upminster?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Upminster?
Upminster has its own station: Upminster station.
Can the van come to Upminster?
Yes, we do. Upminster is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Also near Upminster
Other occasions in Upminster
Step by step
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Lunchtime bookings in Upminster are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:50pm, so evening events need a lit spot. A summer after-work event has daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with your date, site, numbers and shifts.
- We check the site and send a price and any details facilities need.
- We arrange the van’s spot and arrival with the site.
- We serve hot from the hatch through your break or shifts.
- We clear up and leave the site as we found it.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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