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Fish and chip van hire in E8
We take the van to every part of the E8 postcode district, which takes in Hackney Central, London Fields and Dalston. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in E8
Towns and villages in E8
- Hackney Central
- London Fields
- Dalston
- Homerton
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Canonbury
- Cambridge Heath
- Mildmay
- De Beauvoir Town
- Lower Clapton
- Kingsland
- Shacklewell
- Haggerston
- Clapton
Our van across E8
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in E8: what to expect
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We’re often asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce.
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
What it costs in E8
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why hosts in E8 choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Bookings across Greater London, including E8
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Around Hackney Central
Locally, our bookings take us close to Church of St Michael and All Angels, Gayhurst Community School and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives, among other places. You’ll also find The Urswick School (under half a mile east), Baxter's Court pub (under half a mile north-east), Haggerston Park (0.8 miles south-west) and The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (within half a mile east). There is a railway station in Hackney Central itself: London Fields station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Tower of London (2.5 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hackney (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning a chip van in E8
E8 covers everything from Homerton, West Hackney and Hackney to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Hackney Central: PTAs at schools such as Gayhurst Community School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Late September evenings in Hackney Central lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We park, set up, fry and serve, and stay in touch about any changes.
Let everyone know when the food is ready.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
FAQs for E8
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you feed plenty of people?
That depends on how many and how quickly. Staggering groups and keeping the menu short both help.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
- 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