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Fish and chip van hire in SE27
Hosting a party in SE27? We cover West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town and the rest of the district, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chips across SE27
Areas within SE27
Our van across SE27
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in SE27
Because the cooking is in the van, the weather doesn’t stop us. It is a dependable choice for events in any season. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for company team days and fish and chip days at care homes.
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
What you’ll pay
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. We set everything out in your quote.
Why book our van
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will check the date and send a price.
Near you in West Norwood
Bookings here are frequently close to West Norwood Congregational Church, St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Norwood School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Hillcrest (0.5 miles south-east), Long Meadow (0.5 miles east) and The Park pub (under half a mile south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Streatham Hill (1.5 miles north-west) and British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
Fish and chip van hire in SE27: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE27, so whether your event is in West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town or a quiet village, the approach is the same: firm ground, access and agreed timings.
West Norwood: Churches such as West Norwood Congregational Church rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by generally does. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Luke's Church of England Primary School, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. Evening events need a little planning for light: around West Norwood, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Why a fish and chip van works
It’s familiar, so nobody has to guess what they’re getting, which takes the worry out of feeding a mixed crowd.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Community events and fairs
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
SE27 questions
What does the van 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.
Cod or haddock?
We serve cod and haddock; tell us which you’d like for your event.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
- 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