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Fish and chip van for parties in Cranbrook, Greater London
Bring the chip shop to your party in Cranbrook. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Children’s parties
Planning an event in Cranbrook?
Questions from Cranbrook
Can you serve after a service at St Clement's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Cranbrook?
The closest is Ilford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you do street parties?
Yes, once the council has agreed the closure. Mention the van in your application.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your party and we’ll send a quote.
About our party fish and chip van in Cranbrook
Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries and christenings all suit a fish and chip van. Everyone from toddlers to grandparents knows what they’re getting. Whether it is get-togethers with old friends and garden get-togethers, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and curry sauce.
In Cranbrook, a party at home is the usual choice, and parking is the question. A drive is ideal; otherwise, check what’s allowed on the street. A photo helps. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a relaxed celebration, a chip van is hard to beat in Cranbrook. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
See our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planning a party in Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Cranbrook, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Cranbrook is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Cranbrook to London (8 miles away).
Thinking of using Valentines Park? Parks generally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Among the historic houses close to Cranbrook are Valentines Mansion (0.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles south-east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules.
Here we cover the IG1, IG2 and E12 postcode area. Whether your party is on Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Cranbrook include Highlands Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Cranbrook, and we will check the date and send a price.
Places near Cranbrook
What else we do in Cranbrook
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
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 usually the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Cranbrook
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. And it’s fun.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Children’s parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If your drive is too small, local halls and clubs near Cranbrook can be an alternative, as long as the van can park outside.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Cranbrook is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send us a photo of the drive
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Mention the van to neighbours
We arrive, park up and heat the fryers, then serve as guests come up.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. At midsummer, it’s light in Cranbrook until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo 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
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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