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Fish and chip van hire in SE9
A mobile fish and chip van across SE9, from Eltham, Well Hall and Coldharbour. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Book the chip van in SE9
Places in SE9
- Eltham
- Well Hall
- Coldharbour
- Mottingham
- New Eltham
- Chinbrook
- Middle Park
- Avery Hill
- Sidcup
- Chislehurst
- Kidbrooke
- Blackfen
- Grove Park
- Falconwood
- Longlands
- Elmstead
- Horn Park
- Shooter's Hill
Events we cater in SE9
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in SE9
The menu is short and classic: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus the sides everyone expects. A short menu keeps the food fresh and the queue moving. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs, serving mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce.
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for your guests.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Cost
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Ask for a quote
Planning a fish and chip van in SE9? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What’s near Eltham
Around Eltham, we take the van to homes and venues near Church of Holy Trinity, The Greyhound Public House and Horn Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (less than half a mile north-east) and Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north). Eltham has its own railway station: Mottingham station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). Within reach you will find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
Planning a chip van in SE9
SE9 covers everything from Eltham, Sidcup and Chislehurst to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Eltham: After a service at Church of Holy Trinity, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. If guests are travelling by rail, Mottingham station serves Eltham directly. Evening events need a little planning for light: around Eltham, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Fewer choices mean faster service
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put bins and napkins by the van
A short menu keeps service quick.
Bunting or festoon lights around the van make it part of the decorations.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Organising a club, school or community event in SE9? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Events we cater in SE9
On a grey day, hot fish and chips wins, and the van keeps frying whatever the weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Festive get-togethers
- Fish and chip days at care homes
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings, especially the evening
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Frying for a crowd at home isn’t a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Common questions in SE9
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can we choose cod or haddock?
Let us know which you’d prefer and we will confirm what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
- 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