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Fish and Chip Van Hire for Old Coulsdon events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Old Coulsdon and the surrounding area.
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden get-togethers
Fish and chip van hire in Old Coulsdon
Fish and chip van hire in Old Coulsdon, cooked to order
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn in and around Old Coulsdon. Typical bookings include village fêtes and school fairs and weddings, especially the evening, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Old Coulsdon, 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. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price a fish and chip van
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Old Coulsdon? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Old Coulsdon
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Coulsdon? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Old Coulsdon and across Greater London
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Something for guests to gather round
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. By late September, sunset in Old Coulsdon is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Old Coulsdon
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
As a London location, Old Coulsdon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Old Coulsdon questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
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. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Old Coulsdon?
The closest is Coulsdon South station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can the van come to Old Coulsdon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Old Coulsdon is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Count children separately
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Tell people when the van opens, so they don’t miss out.
Old Coulsdon: venues, parking and local tips
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Old Coulsdon will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Dollypers Hill normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in CR5, CR3 and CR8 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For events just outside Old Coulsdon, we cover Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Old Coulsdon include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (within half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tudor Rose pub (within half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Events we cater in Old Coulsdon
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion in Old Coulsdon, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Company team days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
For a fundraiser at a school like Keston Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- 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