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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hornchurch Marshes
Fish and chip van for events in Hornchurch Marshes: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Music and food festivals
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Country shows
Planning an event in Hornchurch Marshes?
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access that avoids crowds
- A hard-standing or firm grass pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
As a London location, Hornchurch Marshes 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’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hornchurch Marshes
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
About our fish and chip van for events in Hornchurch Marshes
A van suits shows and field events, as long as there’s a firm route onto the pitch. We’re frequently asked to cater fundraisers and community festivals, with mushy peas, cod and chips and chips.
In Hornchurch Marshes, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and the van needs a pitch it can reach. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Hornchurch Marshes (RM13, RM9, RM10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hornchurch Marshes
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. December events in Hornchurch Marshes lose the light at about 3:50pm, so we need a lit pitch; in late May there is light until about 8:50pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hornchurch Marshes
Hornchurch Marshes is about 2 miles south of Dagenham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Hornchurch Marshes or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Brook Sixth Form and Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Helen and St Giles? A chip van draws people in.
We cover events in every part of RM13, RM9 and RM10. From Frog Lane, Consul Avenue and Fairlane Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Hornchurch Marshes we cover include Beam Park (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Green (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Dock (1 mile west), South Hornchurch (1 mile north-east) and Rainham (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (3.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hornchurch Marshes include Beam Primary School (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include River (0.6 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Hornchurch Marshes
It is a hot meal for helpers as well.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Church fêtes and fish and chip suppers
- Sports club events and race days
- Fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Dagenham Dock station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Make sure allergen information is available
- Share any nut or allergy policies
- Tell us about the pitch
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Pre-selling meal tickets helps us plan.
Common questions in Hornchurch Marshes
Can the van park in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Hornchurch Marshes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What does the pitch need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac visitors in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What are the terms for events?
It depends on the event: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
- 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