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Fish and chip van hire in CR4
Fish and chip van hire across CR4, covering Eastfields, Mitcham and Hackbridge. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
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Places in CR4
Our van across CR4
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in CR4: what to expect
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and staff lunches and team days, with mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though.
- 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.
Cost
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What’s near Eastfields
Bookings here are often close to Figge's Marsh, Furzedown Secondary School and The White Lion of Mortimer pub. Also close by are St. Mark's Church (within half a mile south-west), St Mark's Church of England Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Lonesome Primary School (within half a mile east). Eastfields has its own railway station: Mitcham Eastfields station. Well-known places in the area include Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Henman Hill and Oakleigh Way.
Planning a chip van in CR4
Across CR4, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in London, Streatham and Colliers Wood or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Eastfields: A green space like Figge's Marsh is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, generally the council’s. For anyone arriving by rail, there’s a station right in Eastfields: Mitcham Eastfields station. Late September evenings in Eastfields lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
For food that suits almost everyone, a fish and chip van is a safe and popular choice.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each item
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It’s worth asking early.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from CR4
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is it a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
- 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