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Fish and chip van hire in E11
Planning an event in E11? We cover Leytonstone, Wanstead and Holloway Down and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Book the chip van in E11
Areas within E11
- Leytonstone
- Wanstead
- Holloway Down
- Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
- Aldersbrook
- Leyton
- Forest Gate
- Bakers Arms
- Walthamstow Village
- South Woodford
- Leyton Grange
- Snaresbrook
What we do in E11
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in E11
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a drive, a car park, a yard, a showground or a firm lawn. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, serving haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Prices in E11
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Near you in Leytonstone
Bookings here are often close to Church of St John the Baptist, The Red Lion pub and Leyton Jubilee Park. Other local landmarks include George Tomlinson Primary School (under half a mile south), Forest School (1.2 miles north) and Connaught School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west). Leytonstone has its own railway station: Leytonstone High Road station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Cann Hall (0.8 miles south) and Wanstead Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Pole Hill.
Chip van hire across E11
E11 covers everything from Leyton, Forest Gate and Bakers Arms to 1 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Leytonstone: If you had Leyton Jubilee Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, Leytonstone High Road station serves Leytonstone directly. In Leytonstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price a fish and chip van
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties don’t mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Events we cater in E11
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with people coming up to the hatch as they please.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in E11 and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work Christmas parties
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Company team days
- Garden get-togethers
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we fry to order as the queue moves.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
FAQs for E11
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
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 and we will reply with a price.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
- 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