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Fish and chip van hire in SM1
Planning an event in SM1? We cover Sutton, Benhilton and Carshalton and every street in between, with the van parked up at your venue.
Planning an event in SM1?
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- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funeral and wake catering
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Christmas party fish and chips
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Our fish and chip van hire in SM1
Keep it simple, or plan every detail: a van that serves as people arrive, or service at a set time. We’ll recommend what fits. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for christmas parties and Fêtes, fairs and school events.
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
What it costs in SM1
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover SM1 and the whole of Greater London
- A van that becomes part of the event
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Sutton
Around Sutton, we take the van to homes and venues near The Grapes pub, Robin Hood Junior School and Sutton College of Learning for Adults and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Nicholas Church (within half a mile south), Sutton Grammar School (under half a mile east) and Manor Park (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Sutton itself: Sutton (London) station. Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (4 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.2 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Devonshire Avenue Nature Area and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.5 miles south-west)
Chip van hire across SM1
SM1 covers everything from Sutton, Carshalton and The Wrythe to 0 small villages and hamlets, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Sutton: After a service at St Nicholas Church, the van can be waiting at a nearby hall or house. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Robin Hood Junior School, can book the van as a food stall. Evenings in Sutton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the queue and the path to the van need good lighting.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Frying for a crowd at home is not a good idea: hot oil and a busy party are a bad combination. A van is designed for exactly this.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have a back-up for anyone who can’t eat from the van
- Have bins and napkins near the hatch
- Mention any vegetarian or vegan guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
Fish and chips is at its best fresh from the fryer, so we cook as people come up to the hatch.
Put the menu up by the hatch so people decide while they wait.
For event organisers in SM1
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Who books fish and chip van hire?
Fish and chips suits nearly every crowd, young and old alike. The queue at the hatch gets people talking.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in SM1 and Greater London:
- Evening wedding food
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Care home visits
- Garden parties and summer get-togethers
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Questions from SM1
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much does a fish and chip van cost in SM1?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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