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Fish and chip van hire in SE16

We serve all of the SE16 postcode district, which takes in Rotherhithe, Shadwell and Surrey Quays. Fish and chips are cooked to order at your event.

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Our fish and chip van hire in SE16

We keep the menu to the classics: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. Fewer choices means fresher food and shorter waits. We serve pie and chips, gravy and curry sauce, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and school fairs and big birthdays.

Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
  4. We cook to order on the day for your guests.
  5. Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.

What you’ll pay

Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.

What you get with us

  • Everything cooked to order at your event
  • Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
  • A menu almost everyone likes
  • Nothing for you to cook or clear

Ask for a quote

It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.

Around Rotherhithe

Around Rotherhithe, we take the van to homes and venues near St Mellitus College, Alfred Salter Primary School and Holy Trinity Church and the streets around them. You’ll also find Bacon's College (within half a mile north), Russia Dock Woodland (within half a mile north-east) and The Ship York pub (within half a mile east). Rotherhithe has its own railway station: Canada Water station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Rotherhithe includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)

A fish and chip van across SE16: what to know

There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE16, so whether your event is in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Shadwell or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.

Rotherhithe: For a fundraiser at a school like Alfred Salter Primary School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as Holy Trinity Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by typically does. By late September, sunset in Rotherhithe is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.

Prices and what affects them

Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:

  • How far we travel
  • How easy the site is to reach
  • Your choice of menu
  • Whether a minimum applies

A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.

What to tell us

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

  • Where the event is
  • A photo of the space and the way in
  • How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
  • Roughly how many people, including children

Each quote is put together for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.

Space, access and the venue

Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:

  • The site’s agreement to a catering van
  • Room in front of the hatch for a queue
  • A spot near your guests

The menu, dish by dish

Curry sauce

The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.

Pie and chips

A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.

Is a fish and chip van right for you?

Compared with a hog roast, a chip van offers fish, sausages and pies rather than one dish, which suits guests who don’t eat pork.

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if plans change
  • A clear list of what’s included
  • Any travel, parking or access charges
  • The service time, and the cost of running over

For event organisers in SE16

Hosting at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we will let you know if the van will fit.

If you are 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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

SE16: your questions answered

What if we only have street parking?

It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.

Do you have allergen information?

Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.

What does it cost to hire the van?

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.

Do you clear up afterwards?

The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.

Is grass a problem?

Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.

When should we book?

The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.

Do you bring everything you need?

The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.

  • 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

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