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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Surrey Quays
Bring the chip shop to your event in Surrey Quays. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Club open days
- Country shows
A chip van near Surrey Quays
Fish and chip van for events in Surrey Quays, fried fresh
When there’s hot food, people stay longer. We’re frequently asked to cater fish and chip supper nights and sports days, with chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Surrey Quays, street events mean planning closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
At bigger events, a chip van works alongside other traders and spreads the queues. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Surrey Quays
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Surrey Quays
Also in Surrey Quays
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In Surrey Quays, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, while a late-September show is dark by about 7:05pm, so evening trading may need lights.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning a fish and chip van for your event in Surrey Quays? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Surrey Quays events: pitches and permissions
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. People in Surrey Quays 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. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
An event in Deptford Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council. For anyone arriving by train, Surrey Quays has its own station, Surrey Quays station.
We take the van to events all over the SE16, SE8 and SE15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A200 and A2208 close by, Surrey Quays is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Surrey Quays, we also cover Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
A little further out are Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Quays include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Surrey Docks pub (within half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Display allergens for each stall
- Let us know about allergy rules on site
- Plan something for visitors we cannot cater for
- Agree when volunteers will eat
Have a hard-standing back-up pitch in case the ground is soft.
A clear route for the van before the gates open avoids problems.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Surrey Quays: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Surrey Quays?
Surrey Quays station, in Surrey Quays itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Surrey Quays?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our fair?
Yes, where the date suits. Contact us with the details.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
For event organisers in Surrey Quays
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear route onto the pitch
- A wet-weather pitch on hard standing
- Firm, level ground for the pitch
As a London location, Surrey Quays 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.
On the menu in Surrey Quays
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Surrey Quays
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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