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Fish and chip van hire in East Dulwich, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van turns food into part of your event in East Dulwich.
- Summer garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in East Dulwich
Fish and chip van hire for your event in East Dulwich
Rain doesn’t stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas parties and garden parties and summer get-togethers, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Streets in East Dulwich 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 picture of the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in East Dulwich
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Coming by train? East Dulwich station serves East Dulwich directly.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
Places near East Dulwich
More for events in East Dulwich
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in East Dulwich. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in East Dulwich
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
East Dulwich: venues, parking and local tips
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of East Dulwich or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. East Dulwich is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Dog Kennel Hill School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to East Dulwich are Kingswood House (2.2 miles south) and Mansion House (3.5 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book.
Here we cover the SE5, SE22 and SE15 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. From Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A2214 and A2215 close by, East Dulwich is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to East Dulwich we cover include Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Dulwich Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include The Charter School East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-east) and The Charter School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox on the Hill pub (within half a mile north-west)
East Dulwich questions
We are gathering after a service at The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church: 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 park in Brunswick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to East Dulwich?
We do. East Dulwich is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- A short menu helps everyone
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps service quick.
Tell people when the van opens.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late September evenings in East Dulwich lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Dulwich, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
East Dulwich 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- 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