Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire in Erith
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your event in Erith. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff lunches and team days
- Community events and fairs
Book the van in Erith
Questions from Erith
Could you trade in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can the van come to Erith?
Yes, we do. Erith is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Erith
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Erith. We’re often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and work Christmas parties, with haddock and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Erith come in all shapes. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
Places near Erith
What else we do in Erith
Planning a chip van in Erith
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Erith. Erith is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Erith to London (11 miles away).
After a service at Christ Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Within reach of Erith are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (2.3 miles south) and Red House (2.4 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
For events in DA8, DA17 and DA7, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover events in Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Erith include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Erith include Erith School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Erith?
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Parks such as Wildspace Conservation Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each item
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The oil needs time to come up to temperature, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Erith. Evenings in Erith stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
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