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Fish and chip van for parties in Hacton, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your party in Hacton.
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Children’s parties
A chip van near Hacton
How our party fish and chip van works in Hacton
A chip van turns a party into an occasion without anyone being stuck in the kitchen. We park up, fry to order and hand it over hot. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and family reunions.
Most parties in Hacton are at home, and in London that normally means a drive or street parking. 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
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Hacton
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Whatever the occasion in Hacton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Leaving parties
- Family parties with children
- Street parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
FAQs for Hacton
Can the van park in Hornchurch Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hacton?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does the van 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.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Party venues around Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Parties in Hacton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Hacton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
A green space like Hornchurch Country Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church like St Matthews Church Hall, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RM12, RM14 and RM13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For parties just outside Hacton, we cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hacton include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Schools near Hacton include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure the van can park legally
- A photo of the parking spot helps
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Put allergy details in writing
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Hacton 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. At midsummer, it’s light in Hacton until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your party, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Hacton
Also in Hacton
- 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