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Fish and chip van hire in Old Town, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van in Old Town? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Fresh fish and chips in Old Town
Fish and chip van hire in Old Town, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and summer garden parties.
In a London neighbourhood like Old Town, the van usually parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. Parking is the main thing to plan, so let us know about off-street space or permits. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
As a London location, Old Town is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Chips
Old Town: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Old Town?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can the van come to Old Town?
We do. Old Town is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Nearby places to Old Town
More for events in Old Town
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Old Town
There is no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Town and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
A green space like Duppas Hill is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Fish and chip van hire around Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Old Town will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Old Town is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Old Town to London (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. After a service at Croydon Minster, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in CR0, CR9 and CR90 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Old Town we cover include Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Centrale Croydon (under half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Old Town includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Old Town, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Old Town
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Old Town? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Something for guests to gather round
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- 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