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Party Fish and Chip Van for Old Ford events
Looking for a fish and chip van for your party in Old Ford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family parties with children
- Garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Old Ford
Occasions we serve in Old Ford
There’s no kitchen to clear up afterwards, which makes the morning after much easier.
In Old Ford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood events
If you had Grove Hall Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Party fish and chip van in Old Ford, fried fresh
We park on the drive or a firm spot near the party, with the hatch facing your guests. Whether it is summer garden parties and naming days and christenings, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Most parties in Old Ford are at home, and in London that typically means a drive or street parking. A drive is ideal; otherwise, check what’s allowed on the street. Send us a picture. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Old Ford
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your party in Old Ford
Can you serve after a service at St Paul Old Ford?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Grove Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What do you need at the house?
A suitable spot for the van, mainly. Tell us what’s available and we will take it from there.
Is there a kids’ option?
Most children go for sausage and chips. Tell us how many children to expect.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
As a London location, Old Ford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Old Ford
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your party?
For a party that feels special but relaxed, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Why Old Ford hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Old Ford and the whole of Greater London
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count children separately
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Ask guests about allergies when they reply
- Send us a picture of the drive
When everyone has eaten, we pack up and leave the drive tidy.
Seats or a few tables help people eat comfortably.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. At midsummer, it’s light in Old Ford until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your party. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Hosting a chip van party in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We take a fish and chip van for your party to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Ford. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Within reach of Old Ford are historic houses such as Sutton House (1.5 miles north-west) and Mansion House (3.3 miles south-west). For most parties, a home or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict vehicle rules. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
We cover parties in every part of E3, E15 and E9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road; a party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For parties just outside Old Ford, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
A little further out are V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (within half a mile north-west)
- 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