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Fish and chip van hire in E5
Planning an event in E5? We serve Homerton, Lower Clapton and Clapton and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across E5
Areas within E5
- Homerton
- Lower Clapton
- Clapton
- Lea Bridge
- Hackney Marshes
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Shacklewell
- Stamford Hill
- Upper Clapton
What we do in E5
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in E5
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and christmas parties, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Prices in E5
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why hosts in E5 choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for guests to gather round
- We cover E5 and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Homerton
Locally, our bookings take us close to The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). There is a railway station in Homerton itself: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Homerton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile south-west)
A fish and chip van across E5: what to know
Across E5, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Homerton: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (less than half a mile south-west) and Mansion House (3.2 miles south-west). 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 United Reformed Church, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. In Homerton, 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. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and there is nothing warming on a chilly day. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Events we cater in E5
A van is food and an occasion in one. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Care home visits
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
What affects the price in E5
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. It is worth asking early.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in E5
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
- 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