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Fish and chip van hire in BR7
Hosting a party in BR7? We cover Chislehurst, Elmstead and Orpington and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Book the chip van in BR7
Areas within BR7
- Chislehurst
- Elmstead
- Orpington
- Eltham
- St Mary Cray
- Coldharbour
- Albany Park
- St Paul's Cray
- Poverest
- Bickley
- Widmore
- New Eltham
- Sundridge
- Foxbury
Occasions in BR7
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across BR7
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll suggest what suits your event. We serve pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for company team days and village fêtes and school fairs.
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your event.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Prices in BR7
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van
- Bookings across Greater London, including BR7
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in BR7, and we will check the date and send a price.
What’s near Chislehurst
Locally, our bookings take us close to Coopers School, Chislehurst Common and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. You’ll also find Parish Church The Annunciation Of Blessed Virgin Mary (under half a mile north-east) and Red Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Chislehurst station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.3 miles south-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Chip van hire across BR7
Across BR7, we serve 4 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Orpington, Eltham and St Mary Cray to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Chislehurst: Nearby historic houses include Bromley Palace (2 miles south-west) and Eltham Palace (2.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. For a fundraiser at a school like Red Hill Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Evenings in Chislehurst stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Fewer choices mean faster service
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Planning the van’s spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
FAQs for BR7
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Does a chip van work for big events?
That depends on how many and how quickly. A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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