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Fish and chip van hire in SE5
Hosting a party in SE5? We serve East Dulwich, Camberwell and Denmark Hill and every street in between, with fish and chips fried to order.
Fish and chip van hire in SE5
Where we cater in SE5
What we do in SE5
- Film and TV set catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Funeral and wake catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
About fish and chip van hire in SE5
The queue at the hatch is part of the fun. People chat, the smell drifts across, and the food arrives hot. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday celebrations and fish and chip days at care homes, with curry sauce, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
What you will pay
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why hosts in SE5 choose us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover SE5 and the whole of Greater London
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in East Dulwich
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Charter School, Dog Kennel Hill School and Brunswick Park and the streets around them. Also close by are The Fox on the Hill pub (within half a mile north-west), The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church (within half a mile north-east) and The Charter School East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station in East Dulwich itself: East Dulwich station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Dulwich Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Fish and chip van hire in SE5: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in SE5, so whether your event is in East Dulwich, Bermondsey and North Brixton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
East Dulwich: Thinking of using Brunswick Park? Parks usually need the owner’s permission, often the council’s, before a catering van can park or trade. After a service at The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. Planning an evening event in East Dulwich? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange an alternative for anyone we cannot cater for
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies on your invitation or sign-up form
Keep the menu short and the queue moves quickly, especially when everyone wants to eat at once.
Somewhere to sit or lean makes fish and chips easier to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. A van is designed for exactly this.
Why a fish and chip van works
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works on drives, car parks and showgrounds where plated meals are hard.
Whatever the occasion in SE5, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, especially the evening
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
SE5 questions
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in SE5?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
- 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