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Fish and chip van hire in Upton, Greater London
Planning a fish and chip van in Upton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Fish and chip van hire in Upton
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Upton
We keep the menu to the classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for weddings and evening receptions and wakes and celebrations of life.
London streets around Upton can be narrow and lined with parked cars, which makes off-street parking, such as a drive, a school playground or a car park, the easiest option. Tell us what you have. Everything is fried fresh at your event, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Upton (DA6, DA7, DA16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Upton
Could you trade in Danson Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at Trinity Baptist Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
Often, yes. Give us your numbers and service time, and we will tell you honestly how service will work.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Fish and chip van hire around Upton
Upton is about 1 mile east of Welling, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the DA6 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Upton has its own station, Bexleyheath station. Within reach of Upton are historic houses such as Red House (within half a mile south-west) and Danson House (0.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early.
Anywhere in DA6, DA7 and DA16, we can bring the van to you. That could mean an event at a home on Lion Road, Upton Road and Freta Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover events in Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Crook Log (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south-west), Bexley (1 mile south) and Welling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (0.5 miles south-east) and Colyers (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Upton include Bexleyheath Academy (under half a mile east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Upton?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it is crisp when it’s handed over. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before you book
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Where the van can park in Upton
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Upton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
The date matters too: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset in Upton is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Put bins and napkins by the van
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Also near Upton
Also in Upton
- 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