Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in Old Ford, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your event in Old Ford. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Old Ford?
Fish and chip van hire in Old Ford, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and we are often booked for gatherings after a funeral and staff thank-you lunches.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Old Ford come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Old Ford
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Ford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mulberry UTC, can book the van as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also near Old Ford
Also in Old Ford
Old Ford questions
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul Old Ford: 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. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Old Ford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Old Ford?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why Old Ford hosts choose us
- We cover Old Ford and the whole of Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Fish and chip van hire around Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. For events in Old Ford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Old Ford. Old Ford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
Coming by train? Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Old Ford include Sutton House (1.5 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.3 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one.
For events in E3, E15 and E9, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Old Ford we cover include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Old Ford
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Old Ford is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in Old Ford
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or E3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Old Ford, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
- 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