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Fish and Chip Van Hire in North Ockendon
Fish and chip van hire in North Ockendon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Work Christmas parties
- Evening wedding food
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in North Ockendon
How our fish and chip van hire works in North Ockendon
Rain does not stop a fish and chip van, because the fryers are inside. That makes it a safe bet for British events. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for village fêtes and school fairs and milestone birthday parties.
In a London neighbourhood like North Ockendon, the van typically parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
Also in North Ockendon
North Ockendon: venues, parking and local tips
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. For events in North Ockendon, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. North Ockendon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The James Oglethorpe Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby.
For events in RM14, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near North Ockendon include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in North Ockendon
It is familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Company team days
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Among the historic houses close to North Ockendon are Hare Hall (4.5 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (4.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
North Ockendon: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to North Ockendon?
The closest is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Ockendon.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Light matters for evening service: in North Ockendon, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it’s handed over. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in North Ockendon
- Bookings across Greater London, including North Ockendon
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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