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Fish and chip van hire in SE24
A mobile fish and chip van across SE24, covering Herne Hill, Camberwell and Loughborough Junction. For weddings, parties and work events, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in SE24
Places in SE24
What we do in SE24
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Film and TV set catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire across SE24
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and summer get-togethers, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Prices in SE24
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
What’s near Herne Hill
Around Herne Hill, we take the van to homes and venues near The Charter School, Belair Park and The Charter School. Other local landmarks include Saint Faith's (less than half a mile north-east), Half Moon pub (within half a mile west) and Judith Kerr Primary School (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Herne Hill itself: North Dulwich station. Well-known places in the area include Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Herne Hill include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
Fish and chip van hire in SE24: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE24, so whether your event is in Herne Hill, Camberwell and Loughborough Junction or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Herne Hill: Thinking of using Belair Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, frequently the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. For guests coming by train, North Dulwich station serves Herne Hill directly. In Herne Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting by the van.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
- Plan something for guests whose needs we can’t meet
Fish and chips is best eaten straight away, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SE24? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in SE24
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the cooking carries on inside the van whatever the weather.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in SE24 book the van for events such as:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
SE24 questions
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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