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Fish and chip van hire in SM3
We take the van to every part of the SM3 postcode district, which takes in North Cheam, Sutton and Morden. Everything is fried fresh on the day.
Book the chip van in SM3
Where we cater in SM3
Our van across SM3
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Fish and chip van hire
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care home fish and chip visits
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Funeral and wake catering
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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Fish and chip van hire in SM3: what to expect
Fish and chip van hire means the chip shop comes to you. The van parks up, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. On the menu are mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and fish and chip days at care homes.
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your event. We handle the cooking and serving.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
What it costs in SM3
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in SM3 and across Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- Hot food handed straight over
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Around North Cheam
You will find the van serving near Sutton College of Learning for Adults, Cheam High School and The Nonsuch Inn. Nearby too are Nonsuch Park (1 mile south), St Oswald Church (within half a mile north-east) and Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). North Cheam’s nearest station is West Sutton station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and Cockney Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Cheam include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles south-east)
A fish and chip van across SM3: what to know
Across SM3, we serve 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Sutton, Morden and North Cheam to a quiet hamlet: a level spot, a clear way in and a plan.
North Cheam: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, can book the van as a food stall. Within reach of North Cheam are historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion (1 mile south) and Fitznells Manor (1.9 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on vehicles and caterers early. By late September, sunset in North Cheam is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the van makes a difference.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Ordering a takeaway for a crowd means long waits and food that cools on the journey. A van fries on the spot, so it is crisp when it is handed over.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for SM3
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It can be. A portion of fish, chips and peas is a proper meal, and you can add your own cake or desserts.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
How does fish and chip van hire work?
We arrive with the van, cook fresh on site, and serve at the time you want.
- 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