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Fish and chip van hire in Bickley, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van in Bickley.
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Bickley?
Fish and chip van hire in Bickley, cooked to order
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Bickley. For care home visits and Fêtes, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of curry sauce, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Around Bickley, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. Parking is the main thing to plan, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Bickley (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What else we do in Bickley
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your event. In Bickley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A fish and chip van in Bickley: local details
Bickley is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bickley. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St George, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For guests coming by train, Bickley station is in Bickley itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bickley, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
This part of Greater London takes in BR1, BR2 and BR7, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Widmore (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bridgeways Day Hospital (1 mile south) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Bickley include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird In Hand Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Bickley?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bickley and Greater London:
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Among the historic houses close to Bickley are Bromley Palace (1.1 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for Bickley
Can you serve after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Bickley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they do not miss out.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bickley?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Bickley and across Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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