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The Hungry Plaice

4.9 | 99 Reviews
Specialists In Large Scale Indoor And Outdoor Corporate Event Catering - Wedding Catering -Traditional Vintage Fish And Chip Vans - Vintage Ice Cream Van - Desserts
Corporate Van - Bessie at a Corporate Event
Betty - Vintage FIsh & Chip Van
The Hungry Plaice - Corporate Event Catering
Delicious Hand Battered Fish & Chips!
Bella Our Vintage Ice Cream Van
Ice Cream Tray
Large Scale Corporate Catering - Quickly and Efficiently
Beryl - Vintage Fish & Chip Van
Bella At A Corporate Event
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Services we provide

Fish and Chip VansFish and Chip Vans
Festival CateringFestival Catering
Street Food CateringStreet Food Catering
Street Food VansStreet Food Vans
Vintage Food VansVintage Food Vans
Food VansFood Vans
Corporate Event CateringCorporate Event Catering
Mobile CaterersMobile Caterers
Burger VansBurger Vans
Hot Dog Stand HireHot Dog Stand Hire
Wedding CateringWedding Catering
Business Lunch CateringBusiness Lunch Catering
Jacket Potato VansJacket Potato Vans
CaterersCaterers
Dessert CaterersDessert Caterers
Ice Cream VansIce Cream Vans
Bubble WafflesBubble Waffles
WafflesWaffles
Crepes VansCrepes Vans
Wedding DonutsWedding Donuts
Sweets and Candy CartsSweets and Candy Carts
Candy FlossCandy Floss
PopcornPopcorn
ChurrosChurros
Location CateringLocation Catering
Ice Cream CartIce Cream Cart
Pizza VansPizza Vans
BuffetsBuffets
Grazing TablesGrazing Tables
Mexican Mobile CateringMexican Mobile Catering
Pie and Mash CaterersPie and Mash Caterers
Childrens CaterersChildrens Caterers
Fun FoodsFun Foods
Private Party CateringPrivate Party Catering
Catering EquipmentCatering Equipment
Arts and Crafts PartiesArts and Crafts Parties
Party Equipment HireParty Equipment Hire
Outdoor CateringOutdoor Catering
Corporate HospitalityCorporate Hospitality
BBQsBBQs

About The Hungry Plaice

Step right up and get ready to indulge your taste buds at The Hungry Plaice, an award-winning gem that has dazzled the judges as a UK Finalist Mobile Operator at The National Fish & Chip Awards for 2024! Picture this: two utterly unique, super cool retro vintage 1980s Mark 2 Ford Transit Vans that are truly one-of-a-kind on this planet. Our beloved van, Betty, isn’t just any food truck—she’s a legendary fish and chip van with roots stretching back to the vibrant 1980s and 1990s, making her one of the oldest fish and chip vans still cruising the streets today!

From the charming interiors of our classic vans, we serve up PROPER fish and chips that will transport you straight to your favorite local chippy. Our fish is hand-battered fresh before frying; we never settle for pre-battered frozen options like some others might. Yes, you’ll pay a little more, but what you receive in return is top-notch quality paired with an unforgettable experience from vans you simply won’t find anywhere else.

The Hungry Plaice guarantees a seamless, professional catering service for your event—regardless of how many guests you’re hosting! And wait, there's more! We also offer a delightful Vintage Ice Cream Van that's environmentally friendly; it features an electric-powered machine to keep your gathering sustainable. From this charming ice cream haven, we whip up delicious Whippy and scoop ice cream cornettes and trays, lollies galore, and mouthwatering desserts like waffles, crepes, bubble waffles, waffle pops, mini doughnuts, ice cream sundaes—and even popcorn and candy floss! Plus, don't miss our sweet cart and machine hires for hot dogs and nachos!

With pride in our level 5 Food Hygiene Rating and membership in NCASS, comprehensive public and product insurance coverage of £10 million—not to mention Level 2 Food Safety Training—we ensure safety from start to finish. We’ve got all bases covered including thorough risk assessments.

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Typical Clients

Get ready to elevate your events to a spectacular level with our unparalleled catering expertise! We are the go-to specialists for crafting extraordinary culinary experiences at corporate gatherings and weddings that leave lasting impressions. Our impressive roster of corporate clients includes a vibrant mix of local and national powerhouses, featuring industry giants like Bakkavor, Brakes Foodservice, Cummins Turbo, Moy Park, and Greencore. We've orchestrated colossal multi-shift and multi-site catering operations that serve hundreds of delighted employees, ensuring every bite is a celebration.

Our culinary magic extends beyond manufacturing; we've dazzled Utility Companies such as Thames Water and Anglia Water at their engaging Open Days. Logistics titans like XPO, DPD, and DHL have enjoyed our delectable offerings during their Staff Engagement Events. We’ve also partnered with premier car showrooms—think Audi, VW, Jaguar Land Rover, and BMW Mini—to create unforgettable Customer Open Days that tantalize the taste buds.

But that's not all! Our talents have graced prestigious universities in Nottingham, Northampton, and Leeds as well as renowned production houses like Warner Bros Studios and The Grand Tour.

Ready to see the enchantment we can bring to your next event? Check out our website and social media pages for an inspiring showcase of our past clients and stunning wedding photos that capture the essence of joy in every dish!

Reviews

The Hungry Plaice

4.9

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Amazing service & food

Great communication, they made it really easy to organise dietary requirements and allergens with them. The service was great and most importantly the food was delicious!! So many of our guests said it was the best fish and chips they’ve had in ages.

Reviewed by: Phoebe D
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5 Star Review

Fantastic for All Events

An incredible service, covering service to over 200 people in a short period. Quality was outstanding and the team were very easy to work with

Reviewed by: Chris W
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22nd Jul 2025
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5 Star Review

Celebrating National Fish 'n' Chip Day

As a company, we at Avtron like to celebrate different days with food. 6th June is National Fish 'n' Chip Day, so we thought we would have a food vendor come onsite to provide Fish 'n' Chips! After some research, I went with The Hungry Plaice. I am so glad I did! The food was amazing, and they catered for the food allergies/dietary requirements we have, so that everyone was included. I am gluten sensitive, and I had the Gluten-free Sausages, and I had to say, they are the BEST GF Sausages I have ever had!. We will definitely use The Hungry Plaice again, and I definitely recommend them.

Reviewed by: Nikki C
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22nd Jul 2025
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5 Star Review

Amazing service, great communication

Everything went swimmingly, from booking to the the actual event day.

Reviewed by: Simun H
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2nd Dec 2024
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Everyone loved it, the fish and chips were great.

no generator, but would defiantly book again for our next event.

Reviewed by: Dawn S
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10th Sep 2024
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