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Fish and chip van hire in CR8
Fish and chip van hire across CR8, covering Purley, Kenley and Woodcote. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in CR8
Where we cater in CR8
- Purley
- Kenley
- Woodcote
- Riddlesdown
- Peaks Hill
- Woodcote Green
- Croydon
- Coulsdon
- South Croydon
- Roundshaw
- Russell Hill
- Sanderstead
- Old Coulsdon
- Little Woodcote
What we do in CR8
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in CR8
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and wakes and celebrations of life, serving gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in CR8
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Around Purley
You’ll find the van serving near Laleham Lea School, The Jolly Farmers pub and Thomas More Catholic School, among other places. You will also find Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (0.5 miles north-east), Dollypers Hill (1.8 miles south) and St Swithun's (within half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Purley itself: Purley station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
Fish and chip van hire in CR8: local guide
From Croydon, Coulsdon and Purley to 2 villages and hamlets, bookings across CR8 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Purley: If you had Dollypers Hill in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. Coming by train? Purley station is in Purley itself. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Purley, 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.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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 you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
CR8 questions
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
- 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