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Fish and chip van hire in CR9
A mobile fish and chip van across CR9, from Croydon, Woodside and Ashburton. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in CR9
Towns and villages in CR9
- Croydon
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Old Town
- Addiscombe
- Bandonhill
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Beddington
- New Addington
- Coombe
Events we cater in CR9
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in CR9
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for staff lunches and team days and big birthdays.
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Cost
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Croydon
Locally, our bookings take us close to Heathfield Academy, Cambridge Tutors College and Park Hill Recreation Ground and the streets around them. You will also find Keg & Grill pub (less than half a mile west), Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Andrew's (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Croydon itself: South Croydon station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van across CR9: what to know
From Croydon, Woodside and Ashburton to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across CR9 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Croydon: After a service at St Andrew's, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (2.5 miles east) and Kingswood House (4.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Planning an evening event in Croydon? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Occasions we serve in CR9
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests don’t eat pork.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
How we price a fish and chip van
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from CR9
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Is it a full meal?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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