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Fish and chip van hire in RM12
Fish and chip van hire across RM12, from Hornchurch, Elm Park and Hacton. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
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- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
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Fish and chip van hire across RM12
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and weddings and evening receptions, serving mushy peas, curry sauce and pie and chips.
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
What it costs in RM12
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A van that becomes part of the event
- A quote that spells everything out
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Hornchurch
Locally, our bookings take us close to J.J. Moon's pub, Langtons Infant School and Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College, among other places. Nearby too are Saint George's Church (within half a mile south) and St. Andrew's Park (0.7 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north. Nearby you will also find St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Hornchurch includes Hornchurch Cutting.
A fish and chip van across RM12: what to know
From Hornchurch, Elm Park and South Hornchurch to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across RM12 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Hornchurch: If you had St. Andrew's Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans cannot simply park up and serve in a public park. Churches such as Saint George's Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Evening events need a little planning for light: in Hornchurch, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Who books fish and chip van hire?
It needs no kitchen, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where other catering struggles.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, especially the evening
- Fish and chip days at care homes
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put bins and napkins by the van
- A short menu helps everyone
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
RM12: your questions answered
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site 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