Greater London · England
Fish and Chip Van Hire for Shortlands events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: a fish and chip van in Shortlands and across Greater London.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Visits to care homes and day centres
Planning an event in Shortlands?
About our fish and chip van hire in Shortlands
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. It’s why a chip van suits so many occasions in Shortlands. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and garden get-togethers, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Shortlands, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Let us know about the route in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Where the van can park in Shortlands
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Shortlands 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 will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- A short menu helps everyone
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Let everyone know when the food is ready, so they don’t miss out.
Who books fish and chip van hire in Shortlands?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in car parks, yards and fields where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the bookings we take around Shortlands:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Community events and fairs
Within reach of Shortlands are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
For event organisers in Shortlands
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Shortlands
Also in Shortlands
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The length of service
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Shortlands stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shortlands?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Shortlands and across Greater London
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning a chip van in Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. For events in Shortlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Shortlands station is about 0.5 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Highfield Infants' School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We serve events across the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover events in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shortlands include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Shortlands
Which station is closest to Shortlands?
Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Could you trade in Church House Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
- 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