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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Hacton
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Hacton.
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Hacton
How our fish and chip van hire works in Hacton
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater care home visits and garden get-togethers, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Hacton, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Nearby places to Hacton
Also in Hacton
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Plan bins near the queue
After service, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Hacton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Events we cater in Hacton
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
In Hacton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Matthews Church Hall, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- The van’s size and access needs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late September evenings in Hacton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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A fish and chip van in Hacton: local details
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. People in Hacton book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Hacton is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If you had Hornchurch Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Coming by train? Upminster station is about 1.8 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the RM12, RM14 and RM13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Hacton we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Local schools include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Hacton
Is parking a problem for the van in Hacton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at St Matthews Church Hall: can you come?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
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.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van come to Hacton?
We do. Hacton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
- 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