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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Belsize Park, Greater London
Fish and chip van for events in Belsize Park: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Food for volunteers
- Summer fairs
- Horse and dog shows
Fresh fish and chips in Belsize Park
Fairs, fêtes and events in Belsize Park
Belsize Park is about 1 mile south-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Events in Belsize Park are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your event is in Primrose Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders. PTAs at schools such as Fine Arts College often want one reliable hot-food stall.
This part of Greater London takes in NW3, NW5 and NW1, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Eton Road, Lawn Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to events in Haverstock (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile south), South Hampstead (1 mile west), Swiss Cottage (1 mile west) and Chalk Farm (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles east) and Whitechapel (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find O2 Centre (0.8 miles west) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (within half a mile north). The countryside around Belsize Park includes Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Washington pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Cecil Sharp House (0.8 miles south-east)
Fish and chip van for events for your event in Belsize Park
The van is self-sufficient on the pitch, so we need little help from busy volunteers. We’re often asked to cater community open days and country shows, serving chips, curry sauce and mushy peas.
In Belsize Park, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Organisers generally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Belsize Park (NW3, NW5, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Agree the terms in writing
- Agree who removes waste
- Ask traders for allergen information to display
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
We set up before visitors arrive, at the agreed time.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for your event in Belsize Park
Is parking a problem for the van in Belsize Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you come to a school fair in Belsize Park?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Send us the date and where the van would go.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac visitors when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your visitors instead.
Nearby places to Belsize Park
What else we do in Belsize Park
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The landowner’s or organiser’s permission for the van
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
- A clear route onto the pitch
Belsize Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Dates make a difference: summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the busiest days of the year. It is worth asking early.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Belsize Park, and we will check the date and send a price.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your visitors, which we agree with you beforehand. Winter fairs in Belsize Park are dark by about 3:55pm, so pitches need lighting; in late May there is light until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Burger vans are common at events. A chip van gives visitors something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Belsize Park hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your visitors already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Belsize Park and across Greater London
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
- 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