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Fish and Chip Van for Events for Barnet events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Barnet.
- Fish and chip supper nights
- School summer fairs
- Country shows
Fresh fish and chips in Barnet
About our fish and chip van for events in Barnet
A chip van suits school fairs and sports days, with the school’s permission for the van on site. We’re often asked to cater feeding event crew and music and food festivals, with chips, curry sauce and sausage and chips.
In Barnet, street events mean planning closures and access. Send us the pitch and timings. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your event, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat in Barnet. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Something for visitors to gather round
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Where the van can park in Barnet
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Access that avoids crowds
- A queue area clear of rides and games
Barnet is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Chips
Common questions in Barnet
Do you trade at school fairs around Barnet?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Which station is closest to Barnet?
New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How do you charge at fêtes?
That varies: pitch fee, percentage or minimum. We will agree it in writing.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We will need a safe route onto the site away from children.
What affects the price in Barnet
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer fêtes in Barnet have long light evenings, with sunset about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your visitors.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barnet, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Barnet
Barnet is in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Barnet, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Barnet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barnet to London (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, New Barnet station, about 0.6 miles east, is the nearest station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John's United Reformed Church, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Greater London takes in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11. That could mean an event at a home on Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Barnet is on the B193 and A1081, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Barnet we cover include Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Barnet includes Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Barnet
Other occasions in Barnet
Perfect for your event in Barnet
It keeps people on site.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnet and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Summer fairs
Events in parks such as Highlands Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Barnet? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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