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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Becontree Heath events
Fish and chip van for events in Becontree Heath: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Club open days
- Country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
Book the van in Becontree Heath
About our fish and chip van for events in Becontree Heath
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We are frequently asked to cater church fêtes and fish and chip suppers and agricultural and country shows, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
In Becontree Heath, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. December events in Becontree Heath lose the light at about 3:50pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there’s light until about 8:50pm.
- You send us the event details and pitch information.
- You get our pitch needs and a quick answer on availability.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on the pitch.
- We trade from the hatch all event, frying to order.
- We clear the pitch when the event closes.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Who books fish and chip van for events in Becontree Heath?
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Community open days
- School summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Chadwell Heath station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose a fish and chip van in Becontree Heath?
At a small fête, one good trader may be all you need, with cakes and teas alongside. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Becontree Heath and the whole of Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about the pitch
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
If we’re feeding volunteers, agree a time that suits the schedule.
A few benches near the van help.
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Becontree Heath
Also in Becontree Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Becontree Heath? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Running an event in Becontree Heath
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. From the centre of Becontree Heath to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Becontree Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Hartley Brook Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in RM8, RM10 and RM7, we can fry fresh for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane, wherever the van can park. For events just outside Becontree Heath, we cover Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Becontree Heath include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Becontree Heath include William Bellamy Primary School (under half a mile south) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include Eastbrook pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Dagenham (less than half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Becontree Heath
What’s the nearest station to Becontree Heath?
The closest is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Becontree Heath?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac visitors and we will explain the options.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you do crew food?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
- 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