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Fish and chip van hire in SE4
We take the van to every part of the SE4 postcode district, including Telegraph Hill, Crofton Park and Brockley. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Fish and chips across SE4
Where we cater in SE4
Our van across SE4
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Funeral and wake catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our fish and chip van hire in SE4
You can keep it simple or plan it carefully: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We will recommend what fits. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
What it costs in SE4
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Greater London, including SE4
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Telegraph Hill
Bookings here are often close to St Catherine's Hatcham, Haberdashers' Hatcham College and Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Southwark Free School (1.3 miles north-west), The Brockley Barge pub (within half a mile south-east) and Fordham Park (0.8 miles north-east). Telegraph Hill has its own railway station: Brockley station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east) and Nunhead (under half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
Planning a chip van in SE4
From New Cross, Nunhead and Telegraph Hill to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across SE4 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and the van works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Telegraph Hill: For a christening or celebration after a service at a church such as St Catherine's Hatcham, the van can serve at a hall or home nearby. For a fundraiser at a school like Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School, the van can trade from a pitch agreed with the school. Evenings in Telegraph Hill stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light by the hatch and the queue.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- A short menu helps everyone
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
The fryers take a little while to heat, so we arrive well before service. If timings shift, we adapt.
A string of bunting by the van makes a lovely photo.
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in SE4? Fish and chips is a reliable crowd-pleaser. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Common questions in SE4
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What happens when we hire the van?
We arrive with the van, fry everything to order, and serve at the time you want.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can you cater for 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.
- 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