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Fish and chip van hire in E7
Hosting a party in E7? We serve Forest Gate, Upton and Upton Park and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chips across E7
Where we cater in E7
- Forest Gate
- Upton
- Upton Park
- Maryland
- Plashet
- Holloway Down
- Manor Park
- Little Ilford
- Bushwood Area of Leytonstone
- West Ham
- Aldersbrook
Events we cater in E7
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van hire
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
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 E7
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: open service, or food at a fixed time. We will suggest what suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and big birthdays, with mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
What it costs in E7
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in E7 and across Greater London
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Near you in Forest Gate
Locally, our bookings take us close to West Ham Park, Forest Gate Community School and Woodgrange Infant School. Also close by are Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east), The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south) and A Radical Church (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Forest Gate itself: Wanstead Park station. Well-known places in the area include Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Gate include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
A fish and chip van across E7: what to know
From Forest Gate, Upton Park and Maryland to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across E7 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.
Forest Gate: Historic houses near Forest Gate include Valentines Mansion (2.2 miles north-east) and Eastbury Manor House (3.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. Churches such as A Radical Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. Planning an evening event in Forest Gate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which helps if some guests do not eat pork.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Occasions we serve in E7
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Garden get-togethers
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
E7 questions
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
Fish and chips is a meal in itself. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
- 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