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Fish and chip van hire in Shirley, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van hire in Shirley.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
Fish and chip van hire for Shirley events
About our fish and chip van hire in Shirley
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in Shirley come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
If you want something everyone will enjoy, fish and chips from a van is hard to beat. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Shirley 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 picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Shirley questions
What about parking in Shirley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Shirley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Shirley and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
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.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Perfect for your event in Shirley
Everyone knows what they’re getting.
In Shirley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Milestone birthday parties
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
Fish and chip van hire around Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Shirley and the surrounding area. Shirley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Thinking of using Ashburton Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north.
Anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Shirley include the A232, so getting the van to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we can’t cater for
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What else we do in Shirley
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Light matters for evening service: in Shirley, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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