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Fish and Chip Van Hire for East Sheen events
Planning a fish and chip van in East Sheen? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Festive get-togethers
- Company team days
Fish and chip van hire in East Sheen
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In East Sheen, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Fish and chip van hire in East Sheen, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and Fêtes, fairs and school events, with sausage and chips, curry sauce and cod and chips.
Streets in East Sheen are frequently tight, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Common questions in East Sheen
Is parking a problem for the van in East Sheen?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to East Sheen?
Mortlake station, in East Sheen itself.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
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.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Fish and chip van hire around East Sheen
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. For events in East Sheen, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. East Sheen is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from East Sheen to London (8 miles away).
Thinking of using Palewell Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Historic houses near East Sheen include Chiswick House (1.3 miles north) and Hogarth's House (1.6 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Here we cover the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover events in Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.2 miles east). The countryside around East Sheen includes Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near East Sheen include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.9 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in East Sheen? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Events we cater in East Sheen
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Big birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Thomson House School, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, East Sheen is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Also near East Sheen
What else we do in East Sheen
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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