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Fish and chip van hire in E12
Fish and chip van hire across E12, from Manor Park, Little Ilford and East Ham. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chips across E12
Areas within E12
Our van across E12
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in E12
A fish and chip van works almost anywhere the van can park: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around E12. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and curry sauce, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer get-togethers and milestone birthday parties.
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Prices in E12
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Manor Park
Locally, our bookings take us close to Little Ilford School, St Mary's Church and Sir John Heron Primary School. Nearby too are Earl of Essex pub (less than half a mile west), Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Loxford Park (1.1 miles east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Manor Park station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.2 miles south)
Fish and chip van hire in E12: local guide
E12 covers everything from East Ham, Ilford and Plashet 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.
Manor Park: Within reach of Manor Park are historic houses such as Valentines Mansion (1.6 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Mary's Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. Light matters for evening service: in Manor Park, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who do not eat pork.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in E12
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in E12? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
Questions from E12
How much does a fish and chip van cost in E12?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Even at short notice, it is worth asking.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; we will agree the choice when we quote.
- 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