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Party Fish and Chip Van in Mottingham
Bring the chip shop to your party in Mottingham. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Mottingham?
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Party fish and chip van in Mottingham, cooked to order
A chip van also works for street parties, once the council has agreed the road closure. On the menu are curry sauce, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for family parties with children and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Throwing a party in Mottingham? A van means no cooking for you, and works on drives, in yards and at hired halls. Tell us about parking permits. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a party in Mottingham
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Around Mottingham, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Mottingham to London (7 miles away).
A green space like Chinbrook Meadows is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. Within reach of Mottingham are historic houses such as Eltham Palace (1.1 miles north-east) and Bromley Palace (2.2 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on vehicles and caterers, so for most parties a home or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in SE9, SE12 and BR1, we can fry fresh for your guests. Your party could be at a house on Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover parties in Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mottingham include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Mottingham include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Mottingham 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 will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Plan where the queue stands if the van is on the drive.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. For a late-May party in Mottingham, 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.
- It starts with your date, address and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a price.
- On the day we arrive, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry fresh and serve from the hatch as your guests come up.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the drive tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
Next to a DIY barbecue, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Mottingham
Could you trade in Chinbrook Meadows?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Mottingham?
Grove Park station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Will the van fit on our drive?
That depends on the space and the route in. Tell us about gates, slopes and overhead branches, and we’ll advise.
Can you do something for the children?
Sausage and chips, usually. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cover Mottingham?
Yes, we do. Mottingham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How we price a fish and chip van for your party
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your party.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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