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Fish and chip van for parties in Forestdale, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your party turns food into part of your party in Forestdale.
- Family reunions
- Family parties with children
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book the van in Forestdale
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Forestdale drops to about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December, so think about lighting by the van.
- Send us the date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- We arrive, park on the drive or agreed spot and set up.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- Afterwards, we clear up and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Party fish and chip van in Forestdale, cooked to order
You don’t need to hire a hall: a chip van on the drive turns your home into the venue. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and family reunions, serving curry sauce, gravy and mushy peas.
Most parties in Forestdale are at home, and in London that generally means a drive or street parking. A drive is ideal; otherwise, check what’s allowed on the street. A photo helps. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A takeaway order for a party takes ages and arrives lukewarm. A van fries on the spot. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Forestdale is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your party, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Forestdale
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books party fish and chip van in Forestdale?
With a van, the host gets to enjoy the party. It is also a bit of fun.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Forestdale:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Kids’ birthday parties
Parks such as Addington Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Also near Forestdale
What else we do in Forestdale
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Planning a party in Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. For a party in Forestdale, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Forestdale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Forestdale include Addington Palace (0.9 miles north) and Down House (4 miles east). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. A christening at St Francis followed by fish and chips on the drive is a simple, popular plan.
We cover parties in every part of the CR0 and CR2 postcode area and the streets around it. From Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve parties include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Forestdale
What about parking in Forestdale?
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 Addington Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to Forestdale?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Forestdale. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
- 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