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Fish and Chip Van Hire in Surrey Quays
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book a fish and chip van in Surrey Quays.
- Evening wedding food
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Big birthdays
Fish and chip van hire for Surrey Quays events
About our fish and chip van hire in Surrey Quays
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 fish and chip days at care homes and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Surrey Quays, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Let us know about the route in. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cover Surrey Quays and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A van that becomes part of the event
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late September evenings in Surrey Quays lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Surrey Quays, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Surrey Quays: venues, parking and local tips
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Surrey Quays will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Surrey Quays is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Thinking of using Deptford Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If guests are travelling by rail, Surrey Quays has its own station, Surrey Quays station.
Wherever your event is in SE16, SE8 and SE15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve an event on streets such as Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Surrey Quays is on the A200 and A2208, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve events in Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Quays include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Places near Surrey Quays
Also in Surrey Quays
Occasions we serve in Surrey Quays
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
Whatever the occasion in Surrey Quays, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Staff lunches and team days
- Big birthdays
- Work Christmas parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
Among the historic houses close to Surrey Quays are Queen's House (1.9 miles south-east) and Mansion House (2.4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Surrey Quays is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Surrey Quays
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan bins near the queue
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Surrey Quays: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Surrey Quays?
Surrey Quays station, in Surrey Quays itself.
Could you trade in Deptford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Surrey Quays.
- 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