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Fish and chip van hire in Crofton Park, Greater London
We bring a fish and chip van across Crofton Park and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
A chip van near Crofton Park
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Fish and chip van hire in Crofton Park, fried fresh
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It’s a dependable choice for events in any season. We serve mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater care home visits and gatherings after a funeral.
London streets around Crofton Park can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Tell us what you have. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Crofton Park (SE4, SE6, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Crofton Park: venues, parking and local tips
Crofton Park is about 1 mile south of New Cross, in Greater London. Bookings in Crofton Park come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Crofton Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
If you had Blythe Hill Fields in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, Crofton Park station is in Crofton Park itself.
Here we cover the SE4, SE6 and SE23 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home on Ivy Road, Nash Road and Lindal Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Brockley (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile east), Honor Oak (1 mile west), Forest Hill (1 mile south-west) and Nunhead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.1 miles north-east) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Crofton Park includes One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Crofton Park include Prendergast Ladywell School (under half a mile south-east) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Blythe Hill Tavern (0.7 miles south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.4 miles north-west)
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Planning an evening event in Crofton Park? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Crofton Park hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Crofton Park 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
For event organisers in Crofton Park
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Your questions about a fish and chip van in Crofton Park
Could you trade in Blythe Hill Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Hilda: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
- 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