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Party Fish and Chip Van for Forest Gate events
Party fish and chip van in Forest Gate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Get-togethers with old friends
- Retirement parties
Book the van in Forest Gate
About our party fish and chip van in Forest Gate
Sausage and chips covers the children and anyone who doesn’t want fish, so nobody needs a separate meal. Popular choices include pie and chips, curry sauce and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater family parties with children and leaving parties.
In Forest Gate, a party at home is the usual choice, and parking is the question. If you have a drive, the van can often go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. A photo helps. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- A picture of the parking spot helps
- Have a back-up for special diets
For a children’s party, serve food about an hour in, before the cake.
Put the menu up by the van.
Towns and villages near Forest Gate
What else we do in Forest Gate
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Planning a fish and chip van for your party in Forest Gate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Forest Gate
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. In and around Forest Gate, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forest Gate to London (6 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Forest Gate has its own station, Wanstead Park station. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as A Radical Church, with fish and chips at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in E7, E15 and E11 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a party on streets such as Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Forest Gate sits on or near the A114 and A116, which makes travel to your party easy. We also bring the van to parties in Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (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).
Other landmarks nearby include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Forest Gate Community School (under half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Hudson Bay pub (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Forest Gate
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Forest Gate?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
How much does a fish and chip van for your party cost in Forest Gate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van come to Forest Gate?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Forest Gate and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can the van park on my drive?
Often, yes, with a level drive and a clear way in. Send a photo of the drive and the way in.
Who books party fish and chip van in Forest Gate?
Everyone from toddlers to grandparents enjoys it, which makes it perfect for family celebrations.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Forest Gate book the van for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
If you had West Ham Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there is a minimum
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your party. We handle the cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Forest Gate until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forest Gate? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Buffets are simple but rarely memorable. The van becomes part of the party. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why Forest Gate hosts choose us
- Events in Forest Gate and across Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
See how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Forest Gate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Forest Gate
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- 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