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Fish and chip van hire in RM14
A mobile fish and chip van across RM14, from Upminster, Upminster Bridge and Cranham. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in RM14
Places in RM14
Our van across RM14
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in RM14: what to expect
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What you’ll pay
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RM14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Upminster
Around Upminster, we take the van to homes and venues near Upminster Junior School, St. Andrew's Park and Church of St Laurence, among other places. Also close by are The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west) and Eastbrook School (within half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in Upminster itself: Upminster station. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upminster include Cranham Marsh.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
Fish and chip van hire in RM14: local guide
Across RM14, we serve 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Hornchurch, Upminster and Upminster Bridge to a quiet hamlet: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Upminster: If you had St. Andrew's Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. If guests are travelling by rail, Upminster station serves Upminster directly. Around midsummer it stays light in Upminster until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
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.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
What affects the price in RM14
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a facilities manager or an organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about a fish and chip van in RM14
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
- 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