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Fish and chip van hire in Bow, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in Bow.
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
A chip van near Bow
Fish and chip van hire in Bow, fried fresh
There’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and festive get-togethers.
London streets around Bow can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Bow (E3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your event. Late September evenings in Bow lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You share 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Bow
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bow and Greater London:
- Big birthdays
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Bow. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Bow
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Bow: venues, parking and local tips
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. For events in Bow, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A green space like Grove Hall Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Churches such as St Paul Old Ford rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Wherever your event is in E3, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home on Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street, wherever the van can park. Bow sits on or near the B142, so getting the van to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Bow, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
A little further out are St Clement's Hospital (within half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Lord Tredegar Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Park (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Other occasions in Bow
Where the van can park in Bow
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Bow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Bow
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bow, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Bow
Which station is closest to Bow?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul Old Ford: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Does a chip van work for big events?
Frequently, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will plan it with you.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
- 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