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Fish and chip van hire in SE17
Fish and chip van hire across SE17, covering Elephant and Castle, St George's Fields and Newington Butts. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Fish and chip van hire in SE17
Areas within SE17
What we do in SE17
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in SE17: what to expect
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather does not stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for company team days and wakes and gatherings after a funeral.
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the space for the van, then send a quote.
- We arrive early, set up and get the fryers hot.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- Afterwards, we clear up and head off.
Prices in SE17
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- Events in SE17 and across Greater London
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Around Elephant and Castle
In Elephant and Castle, that can mean an event near Lambeth Palace Library, London College of Communication and Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School. You will also find Newington Gardens (within half a mile north-east), St Jude's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-west), The Rockingham Arms (within half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Tabernacle (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Elephant and Castle itself: Elephant & Castle station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find The Walworth Clinic (within half a mile south-east) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.2 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
A fish and chip van across SE17: what to know
Across SE17, we serve 4 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Elephant and Castle, St George's Fields and Newington Butts to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Elephant and Castle: Coming by train? Elephant & Castle station is in Elephant and Castle itself. Historic houses near Elephant and Castle include Benjamin Franklin House (1.3 miles north-west) and Mansion House (1.4 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for vans, so check before you book. Light matters for evening service: in Elephant and Castle, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. The van cooks right there, so it’s crisp when it is handed over.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in SE17
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SE17.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van comes to you, cook fresh on site, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
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.
- 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