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Fish and chip van hire in E16
Fish and chip van hire across E16, covering Canning Town, Leamouth and Custom House. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in E16
Where we cater in E16
- Canning Town
- Leamouth
- Custom House
- Limmo Peninsula
- Royal Docks
- Silvertown
- West Silvertown
- Plaistow
- Plumstead
- Woolwich
- Greengate
- Blackwall
- Cyprus
- New Charlton
- Beckton
- North Woolwich
Occasions in E16
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in E16
There’s something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer get-togethers and village fêtes and school fairs, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Cost
The date matters too: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in E16 and across Greater London
- No kitchen needed
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in E16? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Around Canning Town
We park up for events around Keir Hardie Park, The Tidal Basin Tavern and Rosetta Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Cedd's Church (under half a mile north), Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Canning Town itself: Custom House station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
A fish and chip van across E16: what to know
E16 covers everything from Plaistow, Plumstead and Canning Town to 4 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Canning Town: Thinking of using Keir Hardie Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Within reach of Canning Town are historic houses such as Queen's House (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit vehicles, so ask early if you’re booking one. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Canning Town, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
For event organisers in E16
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in E16
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
A chip van compared with other options
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Who books fish and chip van hire?
A fish and chip van suits almost any crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Work Christmas parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home visits
Your questions about a fish and chip van in E16
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in E16?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
- 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