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Fish and chip van hire in SE18
Hosting a party in SE18? We serve Plumstead, Woolwich and Shooter's Hill and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Book the chip van in SE18
Places in SE18
Occasions in SE18
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in SE18
Fish and chips is the meal almost everyone in Britain knows and likes. That is why a van works for so many kinds of event. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and garden get-togethers.
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand.
- 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 arrive in good time, park up and heat the fryers.
- We cook to order and serve hot at the time you chose.
- We pack up afterwards and leave the spot as we found it.
Pricing in SE18
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why hosts in SE18 choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Something for guests to gather round
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Local landmarks in Plumstead
We park up for events around Plumstead Common, Plumstead Manor School and South Rise Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Queens Arms (less than half a mile north-west), St John's Church (within half a mile east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.2 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Plumstead itself: Plumstead station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Plumstead includes Gilbert's Pit.
Chip van hire across SE18
Across SE18, we serve 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Plumstead, Woolwich and Charlton to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Plumstead: Thinking of using Plumstead Common? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St John's Church, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Light matters for evening service: in Plumstead, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:50pm.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Events we cater in SE18
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Company team days
- Visits to care homes and day centres
- Milestone birthday parties
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Common questions in SE18
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much space do you 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.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Tell us your preference when you book and we’ll confirm the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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