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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Dartmouth Park
We bring a fish and chip van for your event to Dartmouth Park and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Agricultural and country shows
Planning an event in Dartmouth Park?
About our fish and chip van for events in Dartmouth Park
We bring the van and everything we need to cook, which helps volunteer-run events. On the menu are curry sauce, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for school summer fairs and crew and volunteer catering.
London street parties and fairs in Dartmouth Park need careful planning around road closures and access. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Dartmouth Park (NW5, N19, N7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Running an event in Dartmouth Park
Dartmouth Park is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. We serve events at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Dartmouth Park. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Gospel Oak station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary Brookfield, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
For events in NW5, N19 and N7, we just need to know where the van can park. From Hugo Road, Ward Road and Anson Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Lissenden Gardens (1 mile south-west), Tufnell Park (1 mile east), Gospel Oak (1 mile south-west), Upper Holloway (1 mile north-east) and Highgate (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.2 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Belsize Wood and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Schools near Dartmouth Park include Brookfield Primary School (within half a mile north) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Dartmouth Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (1.5 miles south)
What affects the price in Dartmouth Park
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- Details of any power or water on site
As a London location, Dartmouth Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Occasions we serve in Dartmouth Park
Rain does not stop the fryers.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Village fêtes
- Sports days
- Feeding event crew
- Festivals
Events in parks such as Whittington Park need permission from the council or landowner, and the van needs a firm route onto the pitch.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Also near Dartmouth Park
What else we do in Dartmouth Park
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your event in Dartmouth Park. Evening events in Dartmouth Park have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for your visitors.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your event for your event in Dartmouth Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Cold food stalls are fine on a hot day, but hot food brings people in on cooler days. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including Dartmouth Park
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Dartmouth Park
Could you trade in Whittington Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Dartmouth Park?
Gospel Oak station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you come to a school event?
Yes. We’ll agree access before the children arrive.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you do crew food?
We can. Give us numbers and a time.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
How big a pitch do you need?
A firm pitch with space for a queue. Mention any power or water.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us expected visitor numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Agree who removes waste
- Tell us about any school or event allergy policies
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
Tables and seating nearby help families eat.
- 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