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Fish and chip van hire in Hooley, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: 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 Hooley.
- Evening wedding food
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden get-togethers
A chip van near Hooley
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Hooley 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hooley
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Gravy
About our fish and chip van hire in Hooley
Few meals are as universally loved as fish and chips. That’s why a van works for so many kinds of event in Hooley. We serve gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and weddings, especially the evening.
Around Hooley, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. Parking is the main thing to plan, so tell us about driveways, parking bays or a council suspension when you ask for a quote. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
Step by step
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In Hooley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CR5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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.
Bringing the van to Hooley
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. For events in Hooley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hooley. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hooley to London (about 15 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. If you had Shabden Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hooley, and some venues there have rules about vehicles on site. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
Here we cover the CR5 and RH1 postcode area, and we can serve your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For events just outside Hooley, we cover Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Occasions we serve in Hooley
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hooley, people book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Christmas parties
Coming by train? Chipstead station, about 1.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- The day of the week
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
More for events in Hooley
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hooley
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Hooley: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Shabden Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Hooley?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
- 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