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Fish and Chip Van Hire for St Mary Cray events
Fish and chip van hire in St Mary Cray: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in St Mary Cray?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who do not eat pork. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in St Mary Cray and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Fish and chip van hire in St Mary Cray, cooked to order
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for weddings, especially the evening and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
From a family drive to an office yard, bookings in St Mary Cray come in all shapes. Tell us how the van gets in, and about any height barriers or narrow gates. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
St Mary Cray: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in St Mary Cray?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to St Mary Cray?
St Mary Cray has its own station: St Mary Cray station.
What is fish and chip van hire?
The van comes to you, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
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The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Planning an evening event in St Mary Cray? 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price a fish and chip van
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a chip van in St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of St Mary Cray or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Within reach of St Mary Cray are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (3.8 miles west) and Hall Place and Gardens (4.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For guests coming by train, St Mary Cray station serves St Mary Cray directly. St Mary Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of BR5, BR6 and BR7 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home on New Road, Kent Road and Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A224 close by, St Mary Cray is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Mary Cray include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor Public House (under half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Working with your venue
Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, St Mary Cray is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Pie and chips
- Curry sauce
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
- 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