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Party Fish and Chip Van for Upminster events
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your party in Upminster and the surrounding area.
- Street parties
- Summer garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book the van in Upminster
About our party fish and chip van in Upminster
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. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and leaving parties, we can cook curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy for your guests.
Planning a London party in Upminster? A van means no cooking for you, and works on drives, in yards and at hired halls. Tell us about parking permits. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your party, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with cooking a barbecue yourself, a chip van means nobody is stuck at the grill. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Something for guests to gather round
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention the van to neighbours
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on the invitation
- Arrange an alternative if needed
With children, food about an hour in works well.
A sign by the hatch with the menu speeds things up.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. For a late-May party in Upminster, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, light the area around the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RM14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Common questions in Upminster
What’s the nearest station to Upminster?
Upminster has its own station: Upminster station.
Can the van park in St. Andrew's Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you come to Upminster?
Yes, we do. Upminster is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can the van come to our street party?
Yes, where the council allows it. Start the road closure application early.
Who books party fish and chip van in Upminster?
It is a real treat for guests, and people talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Family parties with children
- Retirement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Upminster station serves Upminster directly.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the party.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
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. We set everything out in your quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Upminster parties: what to know
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Anywhere in RM14, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St Laurence, the van can be ready at the house when everyone arrives. Among the historic houses close to Upminster are Hare Hall (2.6 miles north-west) and Rainham Hall (3.9 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on catering vans first.
Here we cover the RM14 and RM11 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Upminster, we also cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Upminster includes Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near Upminster include Eastbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Also near Upminster
Other occasions in Upminster
- 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