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Fish and chip van hire in Upton, Greater London
Looking for a fish and chip van in Upton? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Big birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Christmas parties
Fish and chip van hire for Upton events
Fish and chip van hire in Upton, cooked to order
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot and crisp. Whether it is care home visits and festive get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas and more.
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. Send us a picture of the spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Upton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Upton is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
On the menu in Upton
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Upton, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upton
People book a chip van because it’s food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Work Christmas parties
- Company team days
Churches such as St Peter's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by normally does.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
Nearby places to Upton
What else we do in Upton
Upton: venues, parking and local tips
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. Across the E7 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Upton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upton to London (6 miles away).
Within reach of Upton are historic houses such as Valentines Mansion (2.8 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.1 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before booking. For anyone arriving by rail, Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
We cover events in every part of E7, E13 and E15 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on May Road, West Road and Park Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
A little further out are Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upton include Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Upton include St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Spotted Dog pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp. Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
FAQs for Upton
What about parking in Upton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can the van park in West Ham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
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.
- 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