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Fish and chip van hire in RM5
Planning an event in RM5? We cover Collier Row and Rise Park and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Fish and chip van hire in RM5
Places in RM5
What we do in RM5
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in RM5: what to expect
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and care home visits, serving curry sauce, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Prices in RM5
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Near you in Collier Row
In Collier Row, that can mean an event near Marshalls Park Academy, Rise Park Infant School and Colley Rowe Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Good Shepherd (less than half a mile south-west) and Raphael Park (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Collier Row is Romford station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Nearby you will also find Dagenham (2.4 miles south) and Oldchurch Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bedfords Park.
Fish and chip van hire in RM5: local guide
There are 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in RM5, so whether your event is in Collier Row and Rise Park or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
Collier Row: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as The Good Shepherd, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rise Park Infant School, can book the van as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Collier Row? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How we price a fish and chip van
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in RM5 and Greater London:
- Festive get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Count children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
It helps to have bins and napkins by the van for everyone.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
RM5 questions
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
- 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