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Festivals, fêtes and school events in Dollis Hill, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for your event in Dollis Hill and across Greater London.
- Community open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community festivals
Planning an event in Dollis Hill?
Fairs, fêtes and events in Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. Across the NW2 area, we can fry fresh for your visitors. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dollis Hill to London (about 7 miles away).
An event in Gladstone Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. A summer fête at Church of St Michael is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
Anywhere in NW2, NW10 and NW9, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Local streets include Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road; an event on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Dollis Hill, we also cover Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Menorah High School for Girls (under half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
Fish and chip van for events in Dollis Hill, cooked to order
We trade at village fêtes, school fairs, sports days, festivals and shows, from small community events to bigger crowds. On the menu are sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and church fêtes.
Events in Dollis Hill range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Organisers normally need council permission for public spaces, and we need a pitch the van can reach. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is a first dance, a lunch break or a service time.
- Location
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Send us the pitch size and ground conditions
- Plan something for visitors we can’t cater for
- Give us an idea of numbers
- Settle the pitch terms early
Mark out the queue area away from walkways.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of any power or water on site
- Confirmation the van can trade there
- Access that avoids crowds
As a London location, Dollis Hill 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 will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Dollis Hill
What’s the nearest station to Dollis Hill?
Dollis Hill has its own station: Brent Cross West station.
What about parking in Dollis Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Can you cater for helpers?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
A chip van compared with other options
Most events have a burger van. Fish and chips adds variety. There is no one-size-fits-all price for a fish and chip van. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the event.
Occasions we serve in Dollis Hill
It needs little from volunteers, because we bring what we need.
Whatever the occasion in Dollis Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Charity fundraisers and community events
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Music and food festivals
A school like Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School can book the van for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- How allergens are handled
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Dollis Hill, a midsummer event stays light until about 9:20pm, but by late September the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Towns and villages near Dollis Hill
Other occasions in Dollis Hill
- 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