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Fish and chip van hire in SE15
We serve all of the SE15 postcode district, which takes in Peckham, Nunhead and East Dulwich. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.
Fish and chips across SE15
Where we cater in SE15
Occasions in SE15
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in SE15
There is something generous about fish and chips: big pieces of fish, crisp batter and a mountain of chips. It makes the food a talking point. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and visits to care homes and day centres.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Cost
There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why hosts in SE15 choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Peckham
In Peckham, that can mean an event near Southwark Free School, Brimmington Park and John Donne Primary School, among other places. Also close by are The St Thomas the Apostle College (less than half a mile east), The Kentish Drovers pub (under half a mile north-west) and All Saints Church (less than half a mile south-west). Peckham has its own railway station: Queens Road Peckham station. Other landmarks nearby include Southwark Adult Education Institute (less than half a mile east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (under half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van across SE15: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE15, so the setting can be anything from East Dulwich, Camberwell and Peckham to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Peckham: For a fundraiser at a school like John Donne Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Parks such as Brimmington Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for a catering van, so check first. In Peckham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
Once everyone is fed, we pack up, quietly and quickly.
Plan cover near the hatch if rain is possible.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. A fish and chip van needs a level spot and permission to park, and the food is cooked to order.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
What affects the price in SE15
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for SE15
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Which fish do you use?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
- 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