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Fish and chip van hire in SE11
Fish and chip van hire across SE11, covering Vauxhall, Lambeth and Kennington. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in SE11
Where we cater in SE11
Occasions in SE11
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in SE11
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. We serve gravy, curry sauce and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for staff lunches and team days and big birthdays.
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule.
- 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 park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in SE11
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover SE11 and the whole of Greater London
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in SE11? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Near you in Vauxhall
Bookings here are frequently close to Vauxhall Primary School, Lilian Baylis Technology School and Old Paradise Gardens, among other places. Nearby too are St Peter's Church (less than half a mile south), Lambeth Palace Library (0.5 miles north), Lambeth School of Art (under half a mile south) and The Jolly Gardeners pub (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station in Vauxhall itself: Vauxhall station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Newport Street Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include City and Liberty of Westminster (0.7 miles north-west)
A fish and chip van across SE11: what to know
There are 5 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE11, so whether your event is in Kennington, Elephant and Castle and Southwark or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Vauxhall: If you had Old Paradise Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Peter's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Vauxhall, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Working with your venue
Having the party 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
SE11: your questions answered
How much does a fish and chip van cost in SE11?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Is fish and chips enough as a meal?
It can be. Fish and chips with mushy peas is a full meal.
Is the fish gluten-free?
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 far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
- 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