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Fish and chip van hire in SE25
Hosting a party in SE25? We cover Selhurst, South Norwood and Thornton Heath and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in SE25
Towns and villages in SE25
- Selhurst
- South Norwood
- Thornton Heath
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Addiscombe
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Elmers End
What we do in SE25
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in SE25: what to expect
There is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. All it needs is a level spot it can reach, which most drives, car parks and yards can offer. We are frequently asked to cater visits to care homes and day centres and company team days, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we park on the agreed spot and set up.
- Everything is fried fresh and handed over from the hatch.
- When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
What you’ll pay
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van
- Events in SE25 and across Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
How to get a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event in SE25? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Selhurst
In Selhurst, that can mean an event near The Albion pub, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy and Church of St Mark and the streets around them. Nearby too are South Norwood Recreation Ground (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy South Norwood (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Selhurst itself: Norwood Junction station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Whitgift Centre (2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles south)
Chip van hire across SE25
Across SE25, we serve 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Thornton Heath, Selhurst and South Norwood to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Selhurst: If guests are travelling by rail, Selhurst has its own station, Norwood Junction station. For a fundraiser at a school like St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Selhurst lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the queue.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A big takeaway order arrives late and lukewarm. A van fries on the spot, so the batter is still crisp.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
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 send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about vegetarian and vegan guests early
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
Bins and napkins near the hatch make life easier.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, from children to grandparents. It also gives people something to queue and chat over.
Whatever the occasion in SE25, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Company team days
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Milestone birthday parties
Questions from SE25
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including SE25.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- 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