Cod or haddock? Vinegar or curry sauce? No matter how you take your fish and chips, there is no denying that it is one the nation’s favourites. There’s simply nothing better than authentic, fresh and perfectly cooked fish and chips to delight all ages and generations. Having a fish and chips van at your event, is sure to be a certified crowd pleaser – I mean, what could be a more iconic British dish than fish and chips?
Not only that. but fish and chips van catering isn’t just about the food – they look incredible too! They create a great talking point for your guests, as well as the perfect Instagram opportunity. If you want your event to stand out and be something that your guests will remember forever, then a fish and chip van is what you need!
Don’t know where to begin with choosing your fish and chips van? Not to worry! That’s where we come in. Here’s the ultimate guide to fish and chip van catering across the UK, ready for you to book and amaze your guests at your event.
Take a Peak at These Top Fish & Chip Van Catering Options
Harry’s Fish and Chip Van
Harry’s Fish and Chip Van is available for hire to provide a fantastic fish and chip van catering services for any event. Their master fryers insist on using only the very best ingredients and products to serve their customers. Harry’s Fish and Chip Van do all the cooking and serving, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy their delicious grub!
Location: London
Price From: £8 Per Person
Chipsy
Are you looking for a gourmet offering for events where everyone will love the food? Chipsy specialise in amazing triple-cooked chips served with a choice of more than 50 mouth-watering dishes. They have rebooted the humble chip to deliver a nourishing treat, that is big on quality and flavour!
Location: Middlesex, London
Price From: £10 Per Person
Plenty of Fish
This Fish and Chip Caterer is a family owned business using a purpose built 5m long fish and chip trailer. Plenty of Fish offers a full fish and chip menu, catering for the needs of both adults and children. Their purpose built trailer is sure to compliment any event and amaze your guests!
Location: Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire
Price From: £7 Per Person
What is chip spice? Originating in Hull, chip spice is a salt mixture containing paprika and tomato powder among other ingredients. A very popular topping that may replaces salt and vinegar.
Shappy Wheels
Their new van embodies everything that they stand for: happiness and great high quality fish & chips. Shappy Wheels are very keen to cater events with their amazing food, from their brand new shiny all singing, all dancing van! The van is not only state of the art, but also looks amazing and will give something for your guests to talk about! Oh, and their food is delicious too!
Location: Cumbria, North West
Price From: £8 Per Person
KK Catering
Whether you are planning a fish and chip van for weddings, a party, or just a family get-together, you can add a different dimension to proceedings with KK’s fish and chip catering. Quality premium cutlery, napkins and fish & chip trays create the perfect experience. With multiple locations all over the UK, KK Catering is never too far away!
Location: Multiple Spots Around the UK
Price From: £600 Per Event
Did you know? Salt and vinegar is the most popular fish and chips topping, with ketchup closely following – what’s your favourite?
Fishchipsvan
Fishchipsvan can guarantee that their food will impress your guests. They believe that all of their customers deserve the highest level of service, and are committed to providing just that. Whether it’s traditional fish and chips or with a special twist of your choice, Fishchipsvan guarantees that they will deliver a delicious dish with an unforgettable experience!
Location: Manchester, North West
Price From: £7 Per Person
The Great British Chip Shop
The Great British Chip Shop has been described as a fusion chip shop, using traditional methods along with contemporary flavour combinations to add a unique twist to the nation’s favourite dish. Providing old school traditional and new wave fusion cooking methods to fish and chips and loaded fries.
Location: Liverpool, North West
Price From: £8 Per Person
Fun Fact: Fish and chips were first served together as a meal in 1860!
Fitzy’s Fish & Chips
Fitzy’s Fish & Chips provides award-winning fish and chips uses the best Icelandic cod fillets in season and freshly chipped potatoes. Alongside Fitzy’s Fish and Chips, they can also provide homemade tartar sauce and homemade mushy peas, as well as curry or gravy!
Location: Merseyside, North West
Price From: £9 Per Person
The Hungry Plaice
Take your guests back in time with The Hungry Plaice’s old fashioned fish and chip Mark 2 Ford Transit Van from the 80s. They pride themselves in serving proper fish and chips like your local chip shop from a van like the good old days. Whilst you will be paying a bit more, The Hungry Plaice provides excellent quality food as well as exceptional quality service.
Location: Peterborough, Midlands
Price From: £12.50 Per Person
Did you know? In Belgium, fish and chips are eaten with mayonnaise – would you add mayonnaise to your fish and chips?
Frankly Fish & Chips
A booking with Frankly Fish & Chips van will bring the experience and taste of the iconic British fish & chip shop literally to your door. As a family run business you can be sure of the personal touch with Frankly Fish & Chips, as they pride themselves on providing the highest level of service to you and your guests.
Location: Oxfordshire, South East
Price From: £520 Per Event
Paddy’s
Paddy’s serve their fish and chips from a Land Rover Defender, bringing something extra special and different to your event. They specialise in traditional fish and chips, however they also serve a range of other foods, from burgers to fried cheese! Paddy’s pride themselves on their professionalism and quality customer service, as well as serving high quality delicious food.
Location: Surrey, South East
Price From: £8 Per Person
Fun Fact: Over 250 million fish and chip meals are sold each year in the UK.
Goujon Monkey
This company are a friendly and professional events caterer based in Oxfordshire with several years experience in the street food, wedding and corporate events industries. Goujon Monkey cooks and serves delicious, hand-prepared food from their super cool classic converted Citroen H Van or smart modern pop-up kitchen.
Location: Oxfordshire, South East
Price From: £10 Per Person
Bennett’s Fish & Chips
Bennett’s Fish & Chips bring traditional fish & chip fayre to your venue or home, cooked on-site and served directly to your guests from their mobile unit or van. Bennett’s chips are freshly prepared and chipped on the day of your event at their fish & chip shop on Weymouth’s harbourside.
Location: Dorset, South West
Price From: £600 Per Event
Final Thoughts
Showcase the best of British at your next event, whether it’s your special wedding day or a birthday with close ones, fish and chip vans will be the ideal caterer for your event. Leave your guests amazed by creating an incredible and unique experience for them and find your fish and chips supplier today on Poptop and support your local businesses!
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