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Fish and chip van for parties in Rainham, Greater London
Party fish and chip van in Rainham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations after a christening
- Family parties with children
Fresh fish and chips in Rainham
Party fish and chip van in Rainham, fried fresh
A chip van works for birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations. It’s food every generation enjoys. For family celebrations after a christening and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips for your guests.
Most parties in Rainham are at home, and in London that generally means a drive or street parking. If you have a drive, the van can frequently go there; if not, check the street’s parking rules. Send us a picture. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Rainham (RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Rainham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, the queue and the path to the van need light.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
FAQs for Rainham
What’s the nearest station to Rainham?
Rainham (Essex) station, in Rainham itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Rainham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the address when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Rainham?
Yes, we do. Rainham is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How early do summer dates go?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, with the council’s permission for the road closure. Mention the van in your application.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Parties in Rainham: homes, halls and local tips
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. From the centre of Rainham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Rainham to London (about 13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Helen and St Giles, a chip van at home is an easy way to feed family and friends. If you had Wildspace Conservation Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park.
Parties anywhere in RM13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your party is on New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve parties in South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Rainham includes Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (less than half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Phoenix pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Rainham?
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your party is.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Rainham and across Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
As a London location, Rainham 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Chips
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Rainham
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the street’s parking rules
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Show us where the van would go
- Send allergies to us in writing
Plan where the queue stands.
Your own cake makes the perfect finish.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Perfect for your party in Rainham
It works at home: a drive or a firm spot near the garden will do.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Kids’ birthday parties
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Rainham has its own station, Rainham (Essex) station.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- How allergens are handled
- 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