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Fish and chip van hire in Coldblow, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Coldblow.
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fish and chip van hire for Coldblow events
Fish and chip van hire in Coldblow, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include curry sauce, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and care home visits.
Streets in Coldblow are often tight, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Send us a photo of the spot. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Where
- Coldblow (DA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Count children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Coldblow 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Fish and chip van hire around Coldblow
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coldblow. Coldblow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Braeburn Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. PTAs at schools such as Maypole Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Coldblow, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Wherever your event is in DA5, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve an event on streets such as St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The Old Wick pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In Coldblow, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Coldblow questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Coldblow?
Yes, we do. Coldblow is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Occasions we serve in Coldblow
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Festive get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Coldblow are Hall Place and Gardens (0.7 miles north) and Red House (1.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
For event organisers in Coldblow
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the 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