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Fish and chip van hire in DA17
We serve all of the DA17 postcode district, which takes in Belvedere, Lessness Heath and Erith. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Planning an event in DA17?
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- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire across DA17
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will recommend what fits. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for weddings, especially the evening and garden parties and summer get-togethers.
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
What you will pay
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover DA17 and the whole of Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Something for guests to gather round
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Around Belvedere
You will find the van serving near Trinity Church of England School, Parish Church of All Saints and Trinity School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Lesnes Abbey Woods (1.1 miles west), Priory Club pub (under half a mile west) and Lessness Heath Primary School (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Belvedere includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
A fish and chip van across DA17: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in DA17, so the setting can be anything from Erith, Belvedere and Lessness Heath to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Belvedere: Within reach of Belvedere are historic houses such as Red House (2.3 miles south-west) and Danson House (2.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Lessness Heath Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Belvedere lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in DA17? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We park, set up, fry and serve, and keep in touch with you about timings.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for DA17
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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