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Fish and chip van hire in RM7
A mobile fish and chip van across RM7, covering Rush Green, Romford and Dagenham. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in RM7
Towns and villages in RM7
What we do in RM7
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
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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 RM7: what to expect
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. That makes it a safe bet for British events. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Prices in RM7
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why hosts in RM7 choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Getting a price
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Rush Green
You’ll find the van serving near St Augustine of Canterbury Church, Harrow Lodge Park and St. Edward's Church of England School, among other places. Also close by are Rush Green Primary School (less than half a mile south-east), The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles north-east) and St Edward's Church of England Academy (0.9 miles north-west). Rush Green’s nearest station is Romford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Dagenham (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rush Green include The Chase Nature Reserve.
Fish and chip van hire in RM7: local guide
Across RM7, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Romford, Dagenham and Collier Row or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Rush Green: A green space like Harrow Lodge Park is tempting, but a catering van there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. In Rush Green, 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.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting at home? Send us a picture of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Why a fish and chip van works
Hot food on a cold or wet day is hard to beat, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so the batter is still crisp.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in RM7
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays and Christmas party Fridays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens when we hire the van?
We bring the van to your event, set up, heat the fryers and cook to order, serving from the hatch at the time you choose.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
- 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