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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Dagenham
We bring a fish and chip van across Dagenham and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
A chip van near Dagenham
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Dagenham
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include cod and chips, curry sauce and gravy, and we are often booked for work Christmas parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Streets in Dagenham are frequently 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 bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Dagenham (RM10, RM9, RM13, RM7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Dagenham
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Dagenham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Coming by train? The nearest station is Dagenham Dock station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Dagenham: venues, parking and local tips
Dagenham is about 3 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. Anywhere in RM10, we can bring the van to you. Dagenham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Dagenham to London (about 11 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St. Peter and St. Paul, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. For a fundraiser at a school like Village Infants' School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
Anywhere in RM10, RM9, RM13 and RM7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Exeter Road, Plumtree Close and Rodwell Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. With the B178 close by, Dagenham is easy for us to reach for your event. We also bring the van to events in Becontree (1 mile north-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile south), South Hornchurch (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch Marshes (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Brewery (2.5 miles north) and River (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Dagenham include Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Nearby schools include Dagenham Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Dagenham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork. The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It’s worth asking early.
Why book our van in Dagenham
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Dagenham and the whole of Greater London
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Dagenham
Can the van park in Beam Valley Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about parking in Dagenham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It depends on numbers and timings. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
As a London location, Dagenham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dagenham
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Places near Dagenham
What else we do in Dagenham
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your event. In Dagenham, 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. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in Dagenham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just 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