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Fish and chip van hire in Longlands, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Longlands.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Weddings and evening receptions
Fish and chip van hire for Longlands events
About our fish and chip van hire in Longlands
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater fish and chip days at care homes and staff thank-you lunches, with gravy, mushy peas and curry sauce.
Around Longlands, 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. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Longlands is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Longlands
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Longlands
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Fish and chip van hire around Longlands
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. Longlands is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Longlands to London (about 9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Longlands Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Longlands are historic houses such as Eltham Palace (2 miles north-west) and Danson House (2.3 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Longlands. Check your venue’s rules on catering vans.
Anywhere in DA15, DA14 and SE9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. With the A211 close by, Longlands is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Longlands we cover include Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Nearby schools include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Longlands hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
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How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Light matters for evening service: around Longlands, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Longlands
What’s the nearest station to Longlands?
The closest is New Eltham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can the van park in Waring Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Perfect for your event in Longlands
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
In Longlands and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Coming by train? New Eltham station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- 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