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Fish and chip van hire in Gants Hill, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Gants Hill and across Greater London.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthday celebrations
A chip van near Gants Hill
Bringing the van to Gants Hill
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. We serve events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Gants Hill. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Gants Hill to London (about 9 miles away).
A green space like Valentines Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St George's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Events anywhere in IG2, IG6 and IG1 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve an event on streets such as Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Being close to the A123, Gants Hill is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Gants Hill, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Gants Hill include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Schools near Gants Hill include Valentines High School (within half a mile south-west)
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Gants Hill
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
London streets around Gants Hill can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gants Hill
What else we do in Gants Hill
Why choose a fish and chip van in Gants Hill?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Gants Hill hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- Events in Gants Hill and across Greater London
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Gants Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Cod and chips
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Late September evenings in Gants Hill lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose fish and chip van hire in Gants Hill?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Staff lunches and team days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Ilford station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan bins near the queue
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Gants Hill
What’s the nearest station to Gants Hill?
The closest is Ilford station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Gants Hill?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
What affects the price in Gants Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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