Greater London · England
Fish and chip van hire in RM13
Hosting a party in RM13? We cover Rainham, South Hornchurch and Beam Park and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chips across RM13
Where we cater in RM13
What we do in RM13
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in RM13
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. On the menu are gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for weddings, especially the evening and staff thank-you lunches.
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and access and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Prices in RM13
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover RM13 and the whole of Greater London
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in RM13, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Near you in Rainham
You will find the van serving near Rainham Village Primary School, Harris Academy Rainham and The Chafford School. Other local landmarks include Wildspace Conservation Park (1 mile south), Church of St Helen and St Giles (under half a mile west) and The Phoenix pub (under half a mile west). Rainham has its own railway station: Rainham (Essex) station. Nearby you’ll also find River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ingrebourne Marshes.
Fish and chip van hire in RM13: local guide
Across RM13, we serve 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Dagenham, Elm Park and Rainham to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Rainham: A green space like Wildspace Conservation Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. After a service at Church of St Helen and St Giles, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. In Rainham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your event.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Add an allergy question to your invitations
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack up, leaving the pitch tidy.
A chalkboard by the hatch with the menu keeps the queue moving.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
RM13: your questions answered
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including RM13.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we will confirm what we can offer.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Is a chip van good for a large crowd?
It can be. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan it with you.
- 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