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Fish and chip van hire in SE20
Planning an event in SE20? We serve Penge, Anerley and Beckenham and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Planning an event in SE20?
Towns and villages in SE20
Events we cater in SE20
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How fish and chip van hire works in SE20
Queuing at the hatch is half the experience. People gather, catch up and get their food straight from the fryer. Popular choices include gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes and gatherings after a funeral and visits to care homes and day centres.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Cost
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Something for guests to gather round
- Events in SE20 and across Greater London
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in SE20? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Around Penge
In Penge, that can mean an event near Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace School. Also close by are Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (under half a mile north-west), Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (less than half a mile north-east). Penge has its own railway station: Penge West station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Penge include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
Fish and chip van hire in SE20: local guide
SE20 covers everything from Beckenham, Selhurst and South Norwood to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Penge: For anyone arriving by rail, Penge West station serves Penge directly. If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a nearby hall car park or drive suits the van. Around midsummer it stays light in Penge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, the van and the queue need lighting.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Have a back-up for anyone who cannot eat from the van
- Put allergy details in writing
A short menu keeps service quick.
A gazebo by the van keeps the queue dry.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
What affects the price in SE20
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it’s handed over.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in SE20? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
FAQs for SE20
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
- 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