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Fish and chip van hire in Waterloo, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van in Waterloo and across Greater London.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
Fresh fish and chips in Waterloo
Occasions we serve in Waterloo
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where people can wander up when they’re ready.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Waterloo and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Care home visits
- Work Christmas parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Oasis Academy Johanna, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there is a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Fish and chip van hire for your event in Waterloo
Fish and chips is generous food: crisp batter, flaky fish and plenty of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We serve curry sauce, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and fish and chip days at care homes.
In Waterloo, the van might park on a drive, in a church car park or in a works yard. Tell us how the van gets in. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about a fish and chip van in Waterloo
What about parking in Waterloo?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Towns and villages near Waterloo
Other occasions in Waterloo
Waterloo: venues, parking and local tips
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Waterloo, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Waterloo is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Waterloo: London Waterloo station.
Anywhere in SE1, SE11 and WC2N, we can fry fresh for your guests. From York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A301 and A302 close by, Waterloo is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also serve events in South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy South Bank (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (less than half a mile south-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there’s nothing warming on a chilly day. Fish and chips is fried to order and served hot. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Something for guests to gather round
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Waterloo
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Hosting at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Waterloo, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in Waterloo? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Waterloo 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.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Curry sauce
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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