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Fish and chip van hire in E6
We take the van to every part of the E6 postcode district, including East Ham, Plashet and Wallend. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chip van hire in E6
Areas within E6
- East Ham
- Plashet
- Wallend
- Cyprus
- Beckton
- Plaistow
- Canning Town
- Barking
- Upton Park
- Greengate
- Royal Docks
- North Woolwich
- Creekmouth
Our van across E6
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in E6: what to expect
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for visits to care homes and day centres and community events and fairs.
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- We fry to order and serve from the hatch at the agreed time.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Pricing in E6
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in E6 and across Greater London
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Around East Ham
In East Ham, that can mean an event near The Miller's Well pub, The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children and St Bartholomew's Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Langdon School (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Beckton District Park (1 mile south-west). East Ham’s nearest station is Barking station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find The Who Shop Museum (within half a mile north) and County Borough of West Ham (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Ham include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
A fish and chip van across E6: what to know
From Plaistow, Canning Town and Barking to 3 villages and hamlets, bookings across E6 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
East Ham: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Michael's Catholic Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to East Ham are Eastbury Manor House (1.9 miles east) and Valentines Mansion (3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Evening events need a little planning for light: in East Ham, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan something for guests whose needs we cannot meet
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
Once everyone is fed, we pack up.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
E6 questions
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is it a full meal?
Yes. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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