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Fish and chip van hire in SE10
A mobile fish and chip van across SE10, from Greenwich, Westcombe Park and Maze Hill. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in SE10
Places in SE10
- Greenwich
- Westcombe Park
- Maze Hill
- St Johns
- Deptford
- Blackheath
- Isle of Dogs
- Leamouth
- Millwall
- North Greenwich
- Blackwall
- Cubitt Town
- Coldharbour
- Limmo Peninsula
- Vanbrugh Park Estate
- Silvertown
- West Silvertown
Events we cater in SE10
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across SE10
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and fish and chip days at care homes.
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Cost
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in SE10? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Around Greenwich
We park up for events around St Mary's Church, Island Gardens and Meridian Primary School. Nearby too are Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (within half a mile north-west), The Plume of Feathers pub (within half a mile north), John Roan School (under half a mile east) and St. Paul's (1.1 miles west). There is a railway station in Greenwich itself: Maze Hill station. Nearby you will also find Royal Observatory (within half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Greenwich include Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (2.5 miles west)
Fish and chip van hire in SE10: local guide
SE10 covers everything from Greenwich, St Johns and Deptford to 2 small villages and hamlets, and the van works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Greenwich: For anyone arriving by rail, Greenwich has its own station, Maze Hill station. PTAs at schools such as Meridian Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Around midsummer it stays light in Greenwich until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
A chip van compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple, but food sits out, and nothing’s hot on a cool evening. A chip van cooks to order and serves hot.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, 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
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Questions from SE10
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in SE10?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
Cod or haddock?
Both are on our menu; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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