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Fish and chip van hire in SE28
We serve all of the SE28 postcode district, which takes in Thamesmead, Plumstead and Crossness. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chips across SE28
Areas within SE28
Our van across SE28
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Fish and chip van hire
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Fish and chip van hire in SE28: what to expect
The van needs no kitchen, no hall and no crockery. It needs a level, firm spot to park and a clear way in, which suits drives, yards, car parks and firm lawns. Typical bookings include christmas parties and birthday celebrations, serving curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy.
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your guests.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Prices in SE28
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Around Thamesmead
Locally, our bookings take us close to Jubilee Primary School, Harris Garrard Academy and St Paul. The closest station to Thamesmead is Abbey Wood station, about 1 mile south. Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and River (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Thamesmead includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
Chip van hire across SE28
Across SE28, we serve 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Plumstead, Thamesmead and Crossness to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
Thamesmead: Churches such as St Paul rarely have room for a van, but a hall or home close by usually does. Thinking of using Abbey Wood Park? Parks normally need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. Light matters for evening service: in Thamesmead, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter bookings need lighting by the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
A chip van compared with other options
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
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
Questions from SE28
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm the menu.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
What is fish and chip van hire?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Is it a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add their own desserts or cake.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Does a chip van work for big events?
It can be. Give us your numbers and service time, and we’ll tell you honestly how service will work.
- 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