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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Custom House
Fish and chip van hire in Custom House: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthdays
- Festive get-togethers
Planning an event in Custom House?
How we price a fish and chip van
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Fish and chip van hire in Custom House, fried fresh
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It is why a chip van suits so many occasions. Typical bookings include staff lunches and team days and community events and fairs, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
Around Custom House, 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 let us know about off-street space or permits. Timings are planned around your event, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Custom House
What else we do in Custom House
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Custom House 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Put bins and napkins by the van
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Bringing the van to Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. For an event in Custom House, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Custom House. We serve 764 places in Greater London.
Coming by train? Custom House station serves Custom House directly. Within reach of Custom House are historic houses such as Queen's House (2.3 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Wherever your event is in E16 and E13, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You’ll find Custom House on the A1020, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to events in West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Custom House includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Royal Docks Academy (within half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Custom House
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Care home visits
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Matthew's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Common questions in Custom House
What’s the nearest station to Custom House?
Custom House station, in Custom House itself.
Can the van park in Thames Barrier Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why book our van in Custom House
- Events in Custom House and across Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Late September evenings in Custom House 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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