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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Forest Gate
Planning a fish and chip van in Forest Gate? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Forest Gate?
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
For food that suits almost everyone, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat for your event in Forest Gate. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Forest Gate
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See how we price and the cost guide.
How our fish and chip van hire works in Forest Gate
There’s something generous about fish and chips: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. Whether it’s summer garden parties and company team days, we can cook curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas for your guests.
London streets around Forest Gate can be narrow and lined with parked cars, so a drive, yard or car park is generally simplest. Tell us what you have. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bringing the van to Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Across the E7 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Forest Gate are Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as A Radical Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in E7, E15 and E11, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your event is on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Forest Gate sits on or near the A114 and A116, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Forest Gate we cover include Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-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).
Nearby you will also find Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Gate include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Forest Gate Community School (under half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hudson Bay pub (under half a mile south)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Forest Gate
What’s the nearest station to Forest Gate?
Forest Gate has its own station: Wanstead Park station.
What about parking in Forest Gate?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Forest Gate?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Forest Gate is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Forest Gate?
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Festive get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Coming by train? Wanstead Park station is in Forest Gate itself.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What affects the price in Forest Gate
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
Planning a fish and chip van in Forest Gate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Forest Gate
What else we do in Forest Gate
How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. Around midsummer it stays light in Forest Gate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Forest Gate
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Forest Gate 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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