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Fish and chip van hire in IG1
Planning an event in IG1? We cover Ilford, Loxford and Cranbrook and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in IG1
Places in IG1
What we do in IG1
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in IG1
If the van can park there, we can fry there: a driveway, a car park, a yard or a firm field in and around IG1. Typical bookings include christmas parties and community events and fairs, with mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips.
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
What it costs in IG1
Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in IG1 choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Greater London, including IG1
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Ilford
You’ll find the van serving near Great Spoon of Ilford pub, The Ursuline Academy Ilford and South Park, among other places. You’ll also find Winston Way Academy (under half a mile east) and St Alban's Church (within half a mile south). There is a railway station in Ilford itself: Ilford station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
A fish and chip van across IG1: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in IG1, so whether your event is in Ilford, Loxford and Manor Park or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Ilford: For guests coming by train, Ilford station is in Ilford itself. Thinking of using South Park? Parks typically need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Evenings in Ilford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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’s fried on the spot.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
With a barbecue, somebody ends up cooking all afternoon. With a van, the host gets to enjoy the day.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
Planners, venues and businesses
Having the party at home? Send a picture of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- A short menu helps everyone
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we get there in good time. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tell people when the van opens.
Common questions in IG1
Can you feed a lot of people?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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