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Fish and chip van hire in Streatham, Greater London
Fish and chip van hire in Streatham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Festive get-togethers
A chip van near Streatham
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Fish and chip van hire in Streatham, fried fresh
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. Typical bookings include wakes and gatherings after a funeral and big birthdays, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a London neighbourhood like Streatham, the van normally parks on a drive, in a car park or yard, or on a street with the right permission. Parking is the main thing to plan, so let us know about off-street space or permits. Everything is fried fresh at your event, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Streatham (SW16, SW2, CR4, SW12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In Streatham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Streatham 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Streatham
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
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Streatham: your questions answered
What about parking in Streatham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at St Leonard's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Planning a chip van in Streatham
Streatham is about 5 miles south of London, in Greater London. We cover Streatham as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 764 places in Greater London.
If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Streatham: Streatham station. Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (2 miles east) and Carlyle's House (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Wherever your event is in SW16, SW2, CR4 and SW12, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your event is on Stanthorpe Road, Gleneagle Mews and Madeira Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Streatham on the A205 and A216, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For events just outside Streatham, we cover Streatham Park (1 mile west), Furzedown (1 mile west), Streatham Hill (1 mile north), Hyde farm estate (1 mile north) and Grange Mills (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tooting Bec Hospital (1 mile west) and Clockworks Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Streatham include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Streatham include Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Waldorf School of South West London (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Holland Tringham pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (under half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Keep the menu short to keep the queue moving
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
Tables or benches nearby help people eat comfortably.
A chip van compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A van needs only a level spot and permission to park. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a fish and chip van
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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