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Fish and chip van hire in CR5

Fish and chip van hire across CR5, covering Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Netherne on-the-Hill. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.

Fish and chips across CR5

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How fish and chip van hire works in CR5

The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and christmas parties.

Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch.

You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
Afterwards, we clear up and head off.

What you’ll pay

Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

Why book with us

Quick service from the hatch
The queue at the hatch gets people talking
A quote that spells everything out
No kitchen needed

Getting a price

We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Coulsdon

We park up for events around Dollypers Hill, The Pembroke pub and St Andrew's Church, among other places. You will also find Smitham Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Coulsdon itself: Coulsdon South station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.

Chip van hire across CR5

CR5 covers everything from Coulsdon, Purley and Old Coulsdon to 4 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Coulsdon: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Andrew's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Parks such as Dollypers Hill typically need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Coulsdon, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.

Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.

What a fish and chip van costs

The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:

Your choice of menu
How many people are eating
The length of service
Whether a minimum applies

Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.

Getting an accurate quote

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

The address or venue name
Allergies and diets you know about
The date and time of the event
Expected numbers

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.

What comes out of the fryer

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 goes out hot and crisp.

Pie and chips

Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.

Planners, venues and businesses

If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

A chip van compared with other options

Next to a hog roast, a fish and chip van gives people a choice of fish, sausage or pie, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.

What your quote should include

The van’s size and access needs
When final numbers are due
What the price includes, item by item
How allergens are handled

FAQs for CR5

What do you bring?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.

When do you arrive?

We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.

Who clears up?

The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.

What’s on the menu?

Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.

Can we choose cod or haddock?

Let us know which you’d prefer and we’ll confirm what we can offer.

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

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