Mobile Fish and Chip Van
Fish and chip van hire
A fish and chip van at your event, frying fresh cod, haddock and chips to order, with the classic sides that go with them.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday and garden parties
- Staff days and office lunches
Fish and chip van hire, fried fresh on the day
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. We park the van at your venue, home or workplace, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp rather than sitting in a tray.
It suits almost any occasion: a wedding evening, a birthday in the garden, a staff day, a school fair or a quiet gathering after a funeral. Everyone knows and likes fish and chips, and the queue at the hatch is part of the fun.
Popular for
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday and garden parties
- Staff days and office lunches
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, festivals and school events
- Funerals and wakes
- Care home visits
- Film and TV sets
On the menu
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
See the full menu. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Covering
- London and the South East
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
- You tell us the date, the address or venue, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set the van up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What we need at the venue
A fish and chip van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, with enough room around it for a queue and safe access. Tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote, including gates, narrow lanes, soft ground and any height limits, and we’ll check it works.
Dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. Our fish is battered, and batter is usually made with wheat flour, so it contains gluten. Read our guide to allergens at events.
A fish and chip van compared with other event catering
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and chip van | Fried to order and served hot; a menu almost everyone likes; no kitchen needed | Needs a level, firm spot the van can reach |
| Hog roast | Popular for big outdoor events | One main dish; harder for guests who don’t eat pork |
| Barbecue | Casual and familiar | Food comes off in batches; someone has to cook it |
| Cold buffet | Simple; no vehicle access needed | Food sits out; nothing hot on a cold evening |
| Plated meal | Formal and traditional | Needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head |
What your quote should include
- What’s on the menu, and how many choices
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, parking and any charges such as ULEZ
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
Fish and chip van hire: questions
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook fresh to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much does it cost to hire a fish and chip van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote. Our cost guide explains what affects the price.
How much space does the van need?
A level, firm spot the van can drive onto, plus room for a queue. Tell us about access when you enquire.
Where do you take the van?
Across London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight. Find your area.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your date, venue or postcode, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat through our quote form, and we’ll reply with a price.
Towns we cover
- London
- Brighton
- Guildford
- Canterbury
- Maidstone
- Tunbridge Wells
- Oxford
- Reading
- Southampton
- Winchester
- Chichester
- Milton Keynes
- All areas
Find your county for every town and village we cover, from the big towns to the smallest villages.
Fish and chip van hire for your event
- 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