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Fish and chip van hire in RM11
We serve all of the RM11 postcode district, which takes in Heath Park, Emerson Park and Romford. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in RM11
Places in RM11
What we do in RM11
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across RM11
The menu is short and classic: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and staff thank-you lunches.
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
What you’ll pay
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van
- Something for guests to gather round
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Heath Park
In Heath Park, that can mean an event near Haynes Park, Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls and Squirrels Heath Infant School. Other local landmarks include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles west), Saint Alban Church of England (less than half a mile west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (1 mile north-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.4 miles east) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Heath Park includes Hornchurch Cutting.
Planning a chip van in RM11
Across RM11, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Romford, Hornchurch and Gallows Corner or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Heath Park: For anyone arriving by rail, Gidea Park station is about 0.5 miles away. Churches such as Saint Alban Church of England rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Late September evenings in Heath Park lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:50pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
Events we cater in RM11
People book a chip van because it is food and a bit of fun at once. The hatch becomes a meeting point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Care home visits
- Staff lunches and team days
- Village fêtes and school fairs
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
A chip van compared with other options
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it’s crisp when it is handed over.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
What affects the price in RM11
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Questions from RM11
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
- 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