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Fish and chip van hire in Roundshaw, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in Roundshaw.
- Staff lunches and team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
Book the van in Roundshaw
Questions from Roundshaw
Could you trade in Waddon Ponds?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St. Paul's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in Roundshaw?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Roundshaw
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It makes the food a talking point. We’re frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and company team days, with cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
Around Roundshaw, most London bookings are at homes with a drive, workplaces with a car park, schools and halls. The thing to plan is where the van stops, so let us know about off-street space or permits. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Roundshaw
More for events in Roundshaw
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Roundshaw
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Roundshaw is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
A fish and chip van in Roundshaw: local details
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. In and around Roundshaw, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wallington station, about 0.9 miles north-west. Parks such as Waddon Ponds usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Events anywhere in SM6, CR8 and CR0 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Roundshaw, we also cover Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Roundshaw includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Roundshaw include Wilson's School (within half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Roundshaw, 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Occasions we serve in Roundshaw
Everyone knows what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Roundshaw and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Milestone birthday parties
After a service at St. Paul's, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- When final numbers are due
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in 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