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Party Fish and Chip Van in Becontree
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Becontree? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A chip van near Becontree
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How our party fish and chip van works in Becontree
There’s no need for a venue: the van makes your home the party venue. Whether it is get-togethers with old friends and family parties with children, we can cook gravy, curry sauce and haddock and chips for your guests.
Planning a London party in Becontree? A chip van keeps you out of the kitchen, and works on drives, in yards and at hired halls. Tell us about parking permits. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Becontree
Also in Becontree
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Becontree
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. In and around Becontree, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Becontree to London (about 11 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Becontree are an option if there’s nowhere to park at home. Within reach of Becontree are historic houses such as Eastbury Manor House (2.1 miles south-west) and Rainham Hall (3 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
This part of Greater London takes in RM9, RM10 and RM8, and we can serve your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Becontree on the A1240, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to parties in Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Becontree includes Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Schools near Becontree include Robert Clack School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east)
For event organisers in Becontree
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events we cater in Becontree
No washing up, no cold buffet to throw away.
In Becontree and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Engagement parties
A christening at St George's followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- What the price includes, item by item
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Common questions in Becontree
Which station is closest to Becontree?
Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Becontree?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Can you park at our house?
It depends on the drive and the access. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we will advise.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you come to a street party?
Frequently, yes. Check your council’s rules on road closures and vehicles early.
How far ahead should we book a party?
Summer weekends go first. Contact us with your date.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering in for a crowd means long waits. The van cooks right there. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Becontree and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. For a late-May party in Becontree, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Count children separately
- Tell the neighbours the van is coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, and serve as the party carries on.
Somewhere to sit makes eating easier.
- 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