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Fish and chip van hire in SM4
Fish and chip van hire across SM4, covering Morden, Sutton Common and Lower Morden. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, fried fresh at the hatch.
Planning an event in SM4?
Places in SM4
- Morden
- Sutton Common
- Lower Morden
- Wimbledon Chase
- Rosehill
- Merton Park
- St Helier
- Bushey Mead
- Mitcham
- Hackbridge
- Raynes Park
- Cannon Hill
Our van across SM4
- Wedding fish and chip van
- Corporate fish and chip catering
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas party fish and chips
- Funeral and wake catering
- Fish and chip van for parties
- Film and TV set catering
- Fish and chip van hire
- Care home fish and chip visits
- See everything we do
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
How fish and chip van hire works in SM4
Hiring a fish and chip van brings the chip shop to your door. We park up, heat the fryers and cook to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and summer garden parties, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and curry sauce.
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Pricing in SM4
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your event.
Why hosts in SM4 choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in SM4 and across Greater London
- Hot food handed straight over
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Morden
We park up for events around Cannon Hill Common, Merton College and Lord Nelson pub. Nearby too are Morden Primary School (within half a mile east), St Lawrence Church (within half a mile east) and Glenthorne High School (0.9 miles south). Morden has its own railway station: St Helier station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4.3 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.3 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include Henman Hill and Morden Park (park).
Chip van hire across SM4
From Morden, Wimbledon Chase and Sutton Common to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across SM4 range from town-centre sites to farmyards, and a chip van suits every kind of setting. Town bookings mean planning parking; village bookings mean planning access.
Morden: If you had Cannon Hill Common in mind, ask the council or landowner first: vans can’t simply park up and serve in a public park. For anyone arriving by rail, St Helier station serves Morden directly. Light matters for evening service: in Morden, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why a fish and chip van works
A van is food and an occasion in one. The van becomes a focal point, and the food is hot and plentiful.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Common questions in SM4
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What happens when we hire the van?
The van parks at your venue, we fry fresh and serve from the hatch.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can fish and chips be the only food?
It is a full meal on its own. You can add your own desserts if you like.
- 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