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Fish and chip van hire in South Bermondsey, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van makes the food a highlight of your event in South Bermondsey.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Staff lunches and team days
- Weddings, especially the evening
Fresh fish and chips in South Bermondsey
Occasions we serve in South Bermondsey
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in South Bermondsey: South Bermondsey station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Fish and chip van hire in South Bermondsey, fried fresh
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. For big birthdays and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and curry sauce.
Streets in South Bermondsey are often tight, so a drive, yard or car park is normally simplest. Send us a photo of the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- South Bermondsey (SE16, SE15, SE1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Fish and chip van hire around South Bermondsey
South Bermondsey is about 2 miles north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. South Bermondsey is well within our area, so your event just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. South Bermondsey is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ilderton Primary School, can book the van as a food stall. Historic houses near South Bermondsey include Mansion House (2.3 miles north-west) and Queen's House (2.4 miles east). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in SE16, SE15 and SE1 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on Tenda Road, Rolls Road and Simms Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. South Bermondsey sits on or near the A2208, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Surrey Canal (1 mile east), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Bermondsey (1 mile north-west), Peckham (1 mile south) and Rotherhithe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (4 miles north-west), Marylebone (4 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north-east) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near South Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Southwark Free School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Drovers Public House (less than half a mile south)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
South Bermondsey: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to South Bermondsey?
South Bermondsey has its own station: South Bermondsey station.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Augustine: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can the van come to South Bermondsey?
We do. South Bermondsey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm the menu.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Planning an evening event in South Bermondsey? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Bermondsey, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If timings shift, we adapt.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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 do not eat pork. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why South Bermondsey hosts choose us
- Events in South Bermondsey and across Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A van that becomes part of the event
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, South Bermondsey is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- 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